[cross-posted at the SEAPLEX blog] The romance of the sea, at least in my mind, is tied to the Age of Sail. This might be…
View More Sometimes I Love My Job (Part II)Category: Plastic
Journey to the North Atlantic Gyre with Plastics at SEA
The longest data series on plastic in the open sea was collected by the student-sailor-scientists of the Sea Education Association (SEA). SEA runs the Sea…
View More Journey to the North Atlantic Gyre with Plastics at SEAMiriam On the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Miriam was interviewed on Earth Sky Science about her research on plastic in the ocean! Great job Miriam, a nice mix of enthusiasm, information, composure…
View More Miriam On the Great Pacific Garbage PatchTaking Fish and Leaving Trash
Monofilament fishing line is not what you expect to see on the deep ocean floor. What would your response be if I told that enough…
View More Taking Fish and Leaving TrashMiriam Joins Us At DSN
Out of Science Online 2010 came many things, perhaps the best for Kevin and I is Miriam joining us from Oyster’s Garter. Let’s just say…
View More Miriam Joins Us At DSNReminder: California Coastal Cleanup Day
In 18 days it will be the 25th anniversary of the California Coastal Cleanup Day. If you need a reason to participate, conservationist J. Nichols…
View More Reminder: California Coastal Cleanup DaySEAPLEX on NPR Science Friday!
Kudos to Chief Scientist Goldstein for the great interview on NPR’s Science Friday with Ira Flatow today. Be sure to listen to the 6 min.…
View More SEAPLEX on NPR Science Friday!Seeking the Science of the Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch
I hope you are following along on the SEAPLEX blog. A great post about the kinds of gear used in open-water oceanography. But better than…
View More Seeking the Science of the Pacific Ocean Garbage PatchU Hav Plasicz In Yr Oceanuz
This Sunday, August 2nd, a major scientific expedition to study the issue of plastic accumulation in the North Pacific Gyre will depart San Diego. The…
View More U Hav Plasicz In Yr OceanuzMy World Ocean Day Wish – Kevin Z
I am absolutely horrible about remembering to bring in my cloth sacks to the grocery store. It is quite shameful too considering my background and…
View More My World Ocean Day Wish – Kevin Z