OCEAN 56

OCEAN Researcher, Lindsey Stanton, provides information on the plight of Vaquitas as researched and written about by Associate Editor Samantha Thywissen in the article “Vaquita & the Sea of Cortez”.

This remarkable issue of OCEAN 56 features our annual, Environmental Initiative Awards, this year going to two events, which we felt were profound, perhaps not in scope but with inspiration. We are also sharing Associate Editor Samantha’s well researched, heartfelt article on the extraordinary losses of Porpoises from Sea of Cortez By-Catch. We also are introducing new researcher Catherine Urquhart, who suggests we take note of troubling recent cloud tops, breaking records for heights and temperatures. We have written this newsletter for you our readers, with no advertising or solicitation, it only has value to us when we share it. Thank you for your support.

Fair winds, Gordon Peabody, OCEAN Editor.

OCEAN 56 Articles

Piecing Together the Microplastics Problem 

Vaquita & the Sea of Cortez

Endocrine Disruptor Used in Antimicrobial Products 

Japanese Cherry Blossom Bloom is Earliest in 1,200 Years 

2021 OCEAN Environmental Initiative Awards 

Staying Safe 

Red Flag in the Upper Atmosphere

Paving With Better Intentions 

The Uphill Battle With Microplastics 

Breakthrough Science Restores Sight Using Algae

Note From the Editor 

OCEAN 55

Tess Holland’s article “Living with Sharks” explores the possibilities and barriers to using drones to spot sharks.

I remember Earth Day 1970, as if it were yesterday. I helped found an environmental group at College and trained student teachers to visit High Schools around NJ. With the elevated confidence bestowed on youth, I thought we had solved the problems. I was wrong of course but have continued trying. This issue of OCEAN features a most unusual bottle, in the good news department and in the less good news department we document a decision not to use drones to locate sharks near Cape Cod beaches. Thank you to our Readers who support our efforts. This is your newsletter and can be shared.

Thanks, Gordon Peabody.

OCEAN 55 Articles 

Rooftop Turbines 

Living with Sharks 

Fracking Problems Persist 

Evaluating Meat Alternatives 

Could CO2 be the New Jet Fuel  

Sharing the Beach with Shorebirds

Staying Safe (Part 5)

Better Bottles 

Batteries Made with Air 

Unusual Use for Lobsters 

Strange Looking Satellite 

Wet Weather Down Under 

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OCEAN 54

OCEAN is happy to share some good news: Purdue University researchers have invented a white paint with cooling properties.

Welcome to our 54th issue. OCEAN is your Environmental Newsletter, to be read and shared. Thank you to researcher Rae Taylor-Burns, for her article integrating complex, hemispheric energy systems to provide us with a simple explanation of why we had so many Hurricanes this season. We also have our continuing series of “Safe Suggestions During COVID”. One of the most upsetting articles we debated sharing: an aggressive, water borne amoeba that deteriorates brain tissue. Perhaps this can be balanced by some good news: Purdue University researchers have invented a white paint with cooling properties. Please enjoy this issue, we wrote it for you.

Regards, Gordon Peabody, Editor.

OCEAN 54 ARTICLES

Alternatives to Animal Products 

Getting Paid for Plastic 

Cool Paint Has Even Cooler Purpose 

Kelp Species Surprising Scientists 

Helpful Heat Powered Fans 

Safe Suggestions During COVID (Part 4) 

How Did We Lose 350 Elephants 

Another Broken Record 

Close to Home: Cape Cod 

Unwelcome Amoeba in Our Waters 

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