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Reforesting the Ocean

Christine McLaren

December 17, 2019 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Australia, Port Stephens

In Australia, scientists have developed a method to seed the ocean floor with healthy plants as a way to regrow dying ocean forests vital to the ecosystem. They have also crowdsourced the process, with volunteers collecting healthy seagrass and depositing it in bins along the beach.

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Climate Change Was Killing Northwest Oysters. Growers and Scientists Fought Back

Levi Pulkkinen

December 13, 2019 |

Bitterroot |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oregon

The world's oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which is a positive thing in the face of climate change for those living on land, but can harm the animals that rely on certain acidification levels of ocean waters. When it became apparent off the coasts of Oregon and Washington that oysters and other sea life with a shell or a skeleton were suffering the ramifications, researchers created a sensor that could detect acidification levels that could warn oyster growers of potentially harmful areas.

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Greta Thunberg sparks surge in sailboat hitchhiking

Jessica Murray

November 15, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Sweden

Greta Thunberg is well-known for leading the youth climate movement, but her habit of using sailboats as a means of transportation is also gaining traction. Facebook groups that help connect sailboat hitchhikers have seen a significant uptick in members as of late, which in turn supports eco-friendly traveling.

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Restoring Jamaica's lost coral reefs

Christina Larson

November 04, 2019 |

The Guardian |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Jamaica

Coral reefs play a vital role in the ecosystem, but are facing a dire future in many parts of the world. In Jamaica, however, "grassroots-run coral nurseries and fish sanctuaries" have been established over the last decade, which has helped bring reefs in this area back to life.

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A Vision For Floating Buildings, Minus the Libertarian Politics

Lindsey J. Smith

October 16, 2019 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

A floating prototype in the San Francisco bay - envisioned by researchers at California College of Art - is testing the sustainability and possibilities of the creation of floating buildings. The structure, which has successfully integrated with barnacles and other marine life, is one in a number of visions of floating communities that respond to the rapidly appearing effects of climate change on coastal communities.

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Coral gardeners bring back Jamaica's reefs, piece by piece

Christina Larson

September 17, 2019 |

Associated Press |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Jamaica, Ochos Rios

In Jamaica, locally-led coral nurseries are working to restore the coral reef that have been lost to natural and manmade disasters. These organizations have small coral gardens where they can grow free of danger and when they’re big enough, are transported to a reef. With coral and fish being so codependent in the underwater ecosystem, the regrowth of coral has meant an increase of fish and fishing for the country, which many people rely on for their livelihood.

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CT's small solutions to climate change: creating salt marsh in Stonington

Jan Ellen Spiegel

September 17, 2019 |

The Connecticut Mirror |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Stonington, Connecticut

To address increased tidal flooding on its shoreline, Stonington, Connecticut, is sticking to a simple principle: "Where possible, work with nature not against it.” Volunteers plant native plants, helping to restore and expand the former salt marsh, which naturally absorbs water.

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California crab fishermen are testing “ropeless” gear to save whales—and themselves

Katarina Zimmer

September 03, 2019 |

The Counter |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Fishermen, scientists, and conservationists in California are teaming up to prevent more humpback whale deaths due to tapping Dungeness crabs that are used in markets and restaurants. The number of whale entanglements from fishing gear and ropes on the West Coast has increased over the years. A new technology known as “ropeless gear” shows promise, which uses acoustics to retrieve traps off the ocean floor, but the cost of the device and other challenges remain. “It’s a great, great step forwards — particularly from the perspective of the whale,” says an attorney from the Center for Biological Diversity.

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Why tiny Belize is a world leader in protecting the ocean

Jo Griffin

August 14, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Belize

To protect the health of Belize's coral reefs and fish populations, the tiny country has implemented restrictions around where and who can fish commercially. This managed access program divides the region's territorial waters into nine different zones and so far has resulted in a decline in illegal fishing.

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These Gorgeous Fish Are Invading Florida's Coasts. One Solution? Eat Them

Monica Humphries

July 24, 2019 |

NationSwell |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Florida

Visiting Florida, one will find lionfish served as food, captured in derbies, and hunted as part of ecotourism efforts. The invasive species has become widespread and is having a disastrous effect on the coastal ecosystem. In a multi-pronged effort to rid the area of them, scientists, government agencies, and local communities have teamed up to eradicate them.

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