The Pacific Garbage Patch: A Growing Environmental Crisis
by The Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive accumulation of marine debris, primarily plastic, is one of the most alarming environmental crises today. Located in the North …
Category: Climate Change & Environmental Issues
Climate Change & Environmental Issues / Ocean Acidification & Coral Bleaching / Ocean Acidification Research
The Science Behind Ocean Acidification and Its Impact on Reefs
The world’s oceans, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, play a crucial role in regulating the planet’s climate and supporting a diverse range …
Tsunamis in the Pacific: Lessons from History
The Pacific Ocean is home to some of the most active seismic activity on Earth due to the Pacific Ring of Fire, a volatile tectonic …
Climate Change & Environmental Issues / Coral Reefs / Marine Biodiversity / Marine Life & Conservation / Ocean Acidification & Coral Bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef: A Natural Wonder Under Threat
The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world’s largest coral reef system and one of the most extraordinary natural …
Climate Change & Environmental Issues / Impact on Pacific Islands / Natural Disasters / Sea Level Rise
Kiribati’s Struggle with Rising Sea Levels: A Nation in Peril
Kiribati, a Pacific Island nation comprising 33 atolls and reef islands, is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change. …