Taking on a Rising Tide of Trash

Taking on a Rising Tide of Trash

Trash in the ocean, also called marine debris, is far more than just an aesthetic problem.  Trash that ends up in the ocean, especially plastic, can be a serious survival risk for ocean wildlife. Sea turtles often die from ingesting balloons and plastic bags, dolphins...
Okeanos embarks on submarine canyon exploration

Okeanos embarks on submarine canyon exploration

The NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, also dubbed “America’s Ship for Ocean Exploration,” has embarked on a new expedition to explore the Mid-Atlantic Ocean’s submarine canyons and seamounts.  From September 4 to October 7, 2014, the ship will explore the largely...