Why do we name tropical storms and hurricanes?
Storms are given short, distinctive names to avoid confusion and […]
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What should I do if I find a turtle in the road?
By Stacey Venzel If you spot a turtle crossing the […]
How does climate change affect coral reefs?
The varied effects of climate change are changing the ocean; […]
How does overfishing threaten coral reefs?
Overfishing can deplete key reef species and damage coral habitat. […]
How does land-based pollution threaten coral reefs?
Many serious coral reef ecosystem stressors originate from land-based sources, […]
What are microplastics?
Microplastics are small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long […]
What is the biggest source of ocean pollution?
Most ocean pollution begins on land. Eighty percent of pollution […]
What is a red tide?
A “red tide” is a common term used for a […]
Top ten dangers at the beach
Trips to the beach aren’t always fun in the sun. […]
What is an oil seep?
An oil seep is a natural leak of crude oil […]