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Coastal Restoration
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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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A global perspective on environmental issues. Our mission is to inform, educate, enable and create a platform for global environmental action. 
John Burns's comment,
September 19, 8:45 PM
Interesting, they are going to make the water pink to watch how the currents move. Hopefully it will give them results that help in creating better water quality.
Katheryn Galvez's comment,
September 26, 12:29 PM
It is really nice to see the Santa Monica Beach and the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering working together to research and understand how the water quality worsens. I think the information they gather from this experiment will be very insightful into seeing how the currents move and how pollutants can move from one place to another in this case from the Santa Monica Breakwater to the rest of the ocean which worsens overall water quality.
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Mississippi State University's Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi continues a mission of restoration across waterways in South Mississippi.
William H's comment,
September 18, 12:19 PM
Really encouraging to see the restoration efforts of groups and the support from MSU's Coastal Research. I hope they are successful in their efforts and that it would be a pilot test for how important these types of efforts are.
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Off the coast of southern California, oil naturally seeps from the seafloor, bubbling up to the surface and washing ashore as sticky tarballs. For decades, these natural seeps have complicated the work of regulators and resource managers, who must determine whether tar on beaches originates from human-caused spills or natural processes.
Hayden Fausset's comment,
September 17, 4:37 PM
This article caught my eye immediately because this past summer while I was camping on the Rincon, myself and my entire group got tar on the bottoms of our feet all week. Luckily with the help of "Goo-Gone," it wasn't too much of an annoyance. I knew it was oil but I never thought about whether it was from spills or natural seepage through the ocean floor. I was very interested to read about how these studies determine that.
John Burns's comment,
September 19, 8:54 PM
That is interesting that the composition from seepage versus the oil mined would be different. I thought coming from the same general area meant the composition would match.
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The Trump administration officially asked a judge to vacate a crucial federal permit for a wind farm off the coast of Ocean City, a move that was expected but which reveals details on the government's justification for reconsidering the project.
Mia Marie Uribe's insight:
Glad their continuing the build, but the money the Trump admin pulled out could've helped.
Mia Arzola Hinderliter's comment,
September 18, 5:25 PM
It's sad to hear how something so helpful doesn't have the support and funding from the government. Based on the estimates this project is going to help so many residents in Ocean City.
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Some of the rainiest places on Earth could see their annual precipitation nearly halved if climate change continues to alter the way ocean water moves around the globe.
Marisol Pantoja's insight:
A change in the ocean currents is affecting the weather inland
Jacqueline Pikey's comment,
September 16, 9:11 PM
this is very interesting, I noticed this is not the only article posted on this topic.
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The failure of the Gulf of Panama’s seasonal upwelling system has left scientists wondering what happens next.
Jacqueline Pikey's comment,
September 16, 9:12 PM
its going to be a sight to see, if this is going to be the new normal or not. hopefully not, but this could be a real tipping point
Kailani Franklin's comment,
September 18, 1:44 AM
This brings me great concern. This may be one of many ocean currents that is failing. I fear the impacts of ocean currents collapsing.
Elise Sisk's comment,
September 18, 11:27 AM
The lack of cold water coming into the Gulf of Panama this year is a clear sign that we have done permanent damage to our ecosystems. The rising ocean temperature will be detrimental to marine life.
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Both House and Senate lawmakers have advanced bills rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate climate research at the weather agency.
Timothy Whitfield's insight:
It's good to see such broad public support from so many different industries and states in support of NOAA. The idea that the President can just withhold congressionally appointed funds does put their funding in worrying territory regardless of what Congress does. Even Congress' budget is looking at a slight cut from their current budget, and the idea of cutting weather and climate research and systems at all is insane given the rapidly worsening severity and frequency of natural disasters, like the recent Texas floods.
Esteban Roman's comment,
September 16, 8:34 PM
I agree, taking funds that are specifically set aside for climate related issues is beyond worrying. These issues are only going to continue to worsen so cutting funding and protection is not the smartest idea.
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In a milestone for U.S. wave energy, officials with Eco Wave Power and AltaSea unveiled a pilot project Tuesday at the Port of Los Angeles.
Katheryn Galvez's comment,
September 19, 2:49 AM
It is nice to see that even though the government is putting up extra obstacles, people are still finding a way to move forward in their research to combat climate change. This technology, if proven to be reliable and practical, can become the next turning point in creating a renewable energy source. It is surprising it has taken us this long to realize how we can use the ocean to create energy. Really hoping everything goes well and we can move towards more ecofriendly ways of creating renewable energy!!!
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A last-minute bill is being called a compromise. The State Assembly is expected to pass it, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has indicated he'll sign it.
PIRatE Lab's insight:
Compromise is how we get things done, but we don't always agree with the outcome. What do you all think about this law? It was crafted to partly respond to the reductions in gasoline output in the state AND to respond to the ongoing debate about the restarting of the pipeline that brings oil from oil platforms in the Santa Barbara Channel to processors in Kern County.
Simon Krueger's comment,
September 12, 6:06 PM
Personally I don't necessarily want to see an increase in oil drilling but I think drilling for more oil in the central valley would have less harmful effects than drilling off the coast. Considering if something went wrong and there would be an oil spill. I believe it would be easier to manage that hypothetical spill if it was in the central valley. It definitely is a compromise.
Mia Marie Uribe's comment,
September 16, 9:21 PM
Drilling inland has other harmful effects but I definitely see both sides and the potential compromises. Definitely don't think we need an increase in oil drilling.
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Councillors are looking at how to tackle a highly invasive plant along a vulnerable stretch of coast.
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Throwaway Plastic Has Corrupted Us
Jacqueline Pikey's insight:
This article goes over how corrupted our modern society is with single use plastics and how bad it has gotten over the decades. It is nice to see NY Times still publishing the importance of plastic pollution. I feel like in the general public there was a point where everyone cared so deeply about single use plastic banning as if it was a trend, and that has slowly died down over the years. So I find that I am seeing much more single use plastics in public.
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Along with astronomical influences, there are also meteorological influences that can cause tides to be even higher, as seen this morning when salt water crept
Angelica Apelado's insight:
Nice explanation of how tides work and how wind can contribute to higher tides.
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Why this Bay Area coastal town is 'particularly vulnerable' to rising sea levels.
Valerie P.'s insight:
Sausalito, Marin County is a really good example of what many beaches and coastal areas facing sea level rise are going through, experiencing flooding, damage or loss of buildings & roads close to the coast, with worries over projected rise in the following decades. Sea levels are only going to continue to rise by global warming, so it is really important to take steps now to try and combat or protect coastal areas as much as able.
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A light oil sheen, a sprained ankle and waterlogged cargo includes some of the damage when approximately 75 cargo containers fell off a stationed vessel named the Mississippi and crashed into a barge at the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday morning.
Ryan Prem's insight:
Damage is not too drastic surprisingly. No major injuries, and the oil spill is being contained. Still, very clear negligence and incompetence.
Irma Hinojos's comment,
September 19, 10:21 PM
I really liked this piece, it was very interesting its very strange that they still don't know what exactly happened, glad no one got too hurt.
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Multi-institute project aims to enhance society’s ability to manage coastal resources and steward coastal ecosystems in a changing climate
Angelica Apelado's insight:
This 5 year research project will help give us a better understanding of coastal fog and its impacts
Solomon Adams's comment,
September 19, 2:59 PM
This is a good sign for what i'm sure will be interesting science
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Hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin is historically at its peak on September 10—but not this year
David N. Folino's insight:
The Atlantic hurricane season has gone unusually quiet due to the Madden-Julian Oscillation, which is suppressing storm formation by bringing high pressure and dry air over the Atlantic. Experts warn that this lull is temporary, as warm ocean waters and other storm ingredients remain, meaning activity could still pick up later in the season.
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Shipping containers fall in Long Beach Harbor
Mia Marie Uribe's insight:
Can't believe I live close to this and had no idea...
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Researchers at UC San Diego have developed SNAP-X, a substance that can attract coral larvae and help reef restoration efforts.
John Burns's insight:
Wow, it has been tested on coral from Hawaii and found to work. This sounds like a start to the solution of bringing back areas that coral is disappearing.
Mia Marie Uribe's comment,
September 16, 9:06 PM
Growing up I remember seeing the great barrier reef on textbooks and thinking "I'd love to see this one day" then just as soon as I thought that, they all started dying. Seeing articles like this gives me hope that maybe in the future we can see the coral populations as vibrant as they once were.
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The film 'Jaws' has historically given sharks a bad rap, but the 50th anniversary can breathe new life into caring about the ocean.
Solomon Adams's insight:
Good Insight on how Jaws has demonized sharks and ways in which we can rehabilitate the image of sharks.
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President Donald Trump’s administration can proceed with terminating more than $16 billion in grants awarded to non-profit groups to fight climate change, a U.S. federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday
Esteban Roman's insight:
This is devastating news for non-profit organizations to fight against climate change. It's one thing to cut funding from federal agencies from fighting against climate thing, but stopping funds from reaching people who are not directly part of the EPA is. In my opinion, this could (and will) prevent regular Americans from exploring ways to protect themselves from climate change disasters, not to mention also create a future where there could be economic growth and innovation from their solutions to climate change
Timothy Whitfield's comment,
September 15, 5:36 PM
The idea that money awarded by congress can be withheld just because the act doesn't specifically call out that the EPA head can't do that is ridiculous. If the act says the money is to be disbursed than of course it can't just be unilaterally cancelled.
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Intense high tides have destroyed homes and businesses in Juanchaco and affected 3,000 families. But many in the Afro-Colombian community that live there are choosing to ‘stay in a different way’
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John Burns's comment,
September 12, 11:51 PM
That is awful the erosion is taking away the land that homes currently are on, but it is great the locals are finding ways to move to higher ground and keep their businesses alive. It seems like finding a way to work with nature is usually the easiest solution.
Irma Hinojos's comment,
September 13, 1:34 AM
Wow, its so sad to hear about how Climate Change is affecting these communities, and people don't care, and they probably won't until they see it happening to them, but its interesting to hear that people are still staying in their own way since it is their home and land at the end of the day.
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The world's first Indigenous-led marine protected area, the Melanesian Ocean Reserve has stepped closer to reality with resources committed.
John Burns's comment,
September 13, 12:02 AM
This sounds like a great idea, hopefully everything comes together to create this Ocean Reserve. The Indigenous community will have generational knowledge to help preserve and protect the ocean in a way others can not.
Hayden Fausset's comment,
September 13, 1:58 AM
It's good news to hear that Melanesian Ocean Reserve is Indigenous led. Indigenous People have always been the original stewards of the land and water and its good to see that they are taking back that roll for conservation. It's too common that foreign powers take ownership and control over resources.
Kailani Franklin's comment,
September 18, 7:06 PM
I was so excited to come across this news! This is a huge step towards future land/sea/planet stewardship! The area the Melanesian Ocean Reserve will span is as vast as the Amazon Rainforest, yowzah! Goes to show that even multiple differently governed places can agree that our oceans need better guidance and have the understanding to give the reins to ancient wisdom. Reading articles like this one makes me hopeful for our planet's future! -Kalani W.
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The region’s sandy coastlines are vanishing at an alarming rate. It’s a warning sign for coastal communities worldwide, USC research suggests.
Adam Steinmehl's comment,
September 12, 12:49 AM
Interesting page! Most of the statistics shown here are unfortunately not surprising. As the oceans continue to rise, beachfront properties continue to balloon in value.
Angelica Chase's comment,
September 12, 5:08 PM
This provides a good explanation on erosion and explains the very reason we should be more concerned about this concept.
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The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana (CCA Louisiana) has successfully installed the Ship Shoal 33 Artificial Reef
Timothy Whitfield's insight:
NGO's in Louisiana building artificial reefs. These reefs provide fish habitat, but also serve as a breakwater against storms, using a mix of specialized "exoforms" and broken concrete.
Jacqueline Pikey's comment,
September 10, 9:55 PM
This is a really cool topic, I remember reading about Florida using tires to have an artificial reef
Kailani Franklin's comment,
September 11, 3:26 PM
This is so interesting! I hope the project is successful.
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