Marine Biodiversity Science Center
Environmental threats from various forms of marine pollution and contamination
Document every fire-related contaminant before listing your property—ash residue, melted plastics, and chemical runoff from damaged structures can leach into coastal soils...
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They’re called “forever chemicals” for a reason. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, persist in our environment for decades, and now these...
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Replace bubble wrap with recycled newspaper, old towels, or biodegradable packing peanuts made from cornstarch. These materials protect your belongings just as...
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Every year, millions of mylar pouches, plastic containers, and non-biodegradable wrappers from edible cannabis products end their journey not in recycling facilities,...
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Beneath the surface of our oceans lies a devastating transformation that threatens one of Earth’s most vital ecosystems. Once vibrant coral reefs,...
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Heavy metals silently infiltrate our ecosystems, building up through food chains with devastating marine pollution impacts that can persist for generations. From...
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Beneath the ocean’s surface, a silent but profound chemical transformation is reshaping marine ecosystems. Ocean acidification, often called “climate change’s evil twin,”...
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When an oil tanker ruptures or an offshore drilling operation fails, the consequences ripple through marine ecosystems with devastating precision. These devastating...
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Microplastics have emerged as one of the most insidious threats to our oceans, silently destroying marine life through a process known as...
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Ocean acidification stands as one of the most devastating consequences of our growing carbon dioxide emissions, intrinsically linked to how climate change...
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