This past summer, a myriad of shark sightings on Cape Cod and Long Island prompted local officials to enact temporary closures on several beaches((Schiller, “Several Shark Sightings in Cape Cod and Long Island Prompt Beach Closures.”)). In response...
Barbie Loves the Ocean, Hates Plastic Last year, the toy company Mattel released a sustainable Barbie named “Barbie Loves the Ocean.” The doll aims to teach children about ocean conservation and is manufactured from 90% “ocean-bound plastic” (i.e.,...
Harvest Season is Canceled For the first time ever, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has canceled Alaska’s snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) harvest season. According to the state agency, the crustacean’s population has fallen below regulatory...
