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Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific.  Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
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COVID: How California's Coastal Cleanup is different this year

COVID: How California's Coastal Cleanup is different this year | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.mercurynews.com - October 24, 2020 5:36 PM
The annual cleanup drew more than 74,000 people last year — families, corporate groups, scouting troops — who pitched in to remove more than 900,000 pounds of garbage to beautify the ou…
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There were many unfortunate cancellations due to corona virus, but for the earth this was/is super unfortunate. Makes you realize clean ups should happen more often.
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COVID-19 Has Worsened the Ocean Plastic Pollution Problem

COVID-19 Has Worsened the Ocean Plastic Pollution Problem | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
From www.scientificamerican.com - August 26, 2020 11:43 PM
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This not only explains in detail that masks and gloves are polluting the environment, but also how the use of single-use plastic has skyrocketed during covid.
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miranda hansen's comment, August 27, 2020 1:58 PM
Its so unfortunate that although the pandemic might be allowing for cleaner air quality in many places, this is a downfall to it. I've been seeing masks scattered around the ground everywhere and plastic gloves in parking lots so although this is unfortunate, I'm not surprised they are ending up in the ocean. Wish people would be more caring and educated on properly disposing their waste.
Ramie K's comment, August 28, 2020 2:16 AM
I understand we are all in survival mode right now but this is such a relevant issue and something that we should all be talking a lot more about. Great article!
Megan Brown's comment, August 28, 2020 3:40 PM
I found it interesting how the world went from being hopeful towards making a dent in our pollution levels and now our ocean plastic pollution levels are rising. Even if populations around the globe were to use multi-use plastics there is still a lack of access to clean water to wash and keep them clean.
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