Earth: A New Wild, the five-part documentary series premiers on PBS tonight, February 4th. Hosted by Dr. M. Sanjayan, the show tells the tale of life in the wilderness of the world. Sanjayan embarked on a two-year expedition through 29 countries and trekked tirelessly through forests, plains, rivers, savannas, and mountain passes. The show features […]
Scientists have this week released what is to date perhaps the most accurate description of plastics in the ocean, demonstrating that the man-made pollutant may pose a greater threat than what can be seen from the surface. The research, which was conducted by a nine member team and entailed 24 expeditions in more than 1500 […]
John Kerry, United States Secretary of State, addressed issues of over-fishing, pollution and ocean acidification on Monday during opening remarks that kicked off a two-day summit in Washington, D.C. on ocean environmental issues. The summit, the first of its kind organized by the Obama administration, brings together environmental scientists and representatives from 80 countries to discuss […]
