by Admin | Jan 6, 2017 | Conservation
In the spring of 2016, scientists identified what is most likely a previously undiscovered species of octopod, nicknamed Casper for its colorless appearance. These octopods live on the ocean floor about 2.5 miles below the surface. They also live pretty long by...
by Admin | Jan 4, 2017 | Environmental hazards, Information
A recent study from the Rochester Institute of Technology has estimated that around 10,000 metric tons (22 million pounds) of plastic enters the Great Lakes each year. It is the first study to take several smaller, local studies and use mathematical models to...
by Admin | Jan 2, 2017 | Conservation
Ash trees have a significant impact on the world around them. They have long been used for making tools and furniture, but more importantly, they’re one of the most common trees in Britain and are found throughout Europe and North America. In Europe, they provide...
