Swapping Debt for Ocean Conservation
A new initiative is exchanging the alleviation of national debt for government initiatives aimed at preserving marine ecosystems.
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Oceans
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Trash Islands Are Still Taking Over the Oceans at an Alarming Rate
With more than 90 percent of the world's plastic going unrecycled, garbage patches the size of Mexico are cropping up around the world. Can they ever be cleaned up?
Microplastic Contamination Is Affecting People and Animals in Remote Alaska
Scientists are studying the stomachs of Alaskan seabirds to discover the extent to which plastic pollution is impacting wildlife and human populations in the Aleutian Islands.
The Edit, Episode #4: A Conversation About the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill That Sparked an Environmental Revolution
On the latest episode of Pacific Standard's podcast about how our stories are made, staff writer Kate Wheeling and digital director Max Ufberg sit down with KCRW's Jonathan Bastian.
Should People Stop Eating Seafood?
Due to increasing threats faced by seafood stocks, a few prominent scientists are advocating for the end of seafood consumption.
Our Plastic Waste Is Destroying the World’s Coral Reefs
New research shows the extent to which our dependence on plastic is infecting, damaging, and killing coral reefs from Thailand to Australia.
How Does a Wildfire Affect a Marine Ecosystem?
A group of researchers and students took to the Santa Barbara Channel, while the Thomas Fire raged on shore, to learn how wildfires impact oceans.
Soon, You Could Buy a Ticket to Visit the Titanic
A conversation with the man looking to turn the infamous shipwreck into a tourist destination.
The Psychological Impact of Piracy
A recent study shows that seafarers taken prisoner by pirates have disproportionately high rates of post-traumatic stress.
