Upwelling is the Secret Ingredient to Productive Oceans February 24, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment Wind and ocean currents work together in upwelling, the phenomenon of cold, nutrient-packed water pushing to the surface. It forms the basis of the ocean’s food chain that attracts marine life from dolphins to seabirds, while creating incredibly robust fishing grounds.
Whale Whisperers: Making Deep Contact February 22, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment In the late 20th century, a handful of scientists proved that aquatic mammals have advanced communication capabilities and a consciousness strikingly similar to humans. Author and adventurer James Nestor leads us on a deep dive into the mystery of marine mammal consciousness, and the story of how a small band of freedivers, pushing the limits of human endurance, is finding that saving the whales may become the story of the whales saving us.
Walking on an Island of Plastic February 22, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment Overproduction of single-use plastics and the absence of recycling infrastructure in developing countries is creating a crisis.