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Kids care for polar bears to learn to be eco-friendly

Aug 20, 2014

For the last several weeks on this blog, we’ve discussed plastic debris floating in the...

“Science is getting to poke at cool things.” An interview w/ocean plastic trash detective

Jun 5, 2014

Watch the trailer To celebrate World Ocean Day, I caught up with Miriam Goldstein, head...

Become a virtual trash detective. Join @Algalita’s Ship-2-Shore program to ask scientists your plastic questions

Become a virtual trash detective. Join @Algalita’s Ship-2-Shore program to ask scientists your plastic questions

May 22, 2014

One of the goals I established for myself when writing Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great...

Clean up the Pacific Garbage Patch? Not as easy as it sounds! #STEM #eco #ocean #plastic

Clean up the Pacific Garbage Patch? Not as easy as it sounds! #STEM #eco #ocean #plastic

May 8, 2014

When I first read about the Pacific Garbage Patch, my knee-jerk reaction was, “Why can’t...

10 ways to reduce ocean plastic this #EarthDay2014 (& everyday)

10 ways to reduce ocean plastic this #EarthDay2014 (& everyday)

Apr 21, 2014

Several million tons of plastic trash floats in the ocean. Chemical additives on the plastic...

“Make science relevant and relatable,” says PLASTIC, AHOY! trash detective.

Apr 10, 2014

I had the opportunity to catch up with one of the scientists in Plastic, Ahoy!...

Upcycling re-values & re-purposes trash. Artists who give the ocean a voice #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #6thchat

Upcycling re-values & re-purposes trash. Artists who give the ocean a voice #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #6thchat

Mar 13, 2014

My research for Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch opened my eyes not only...

PLASTIC, AHOY! trash detective: Science creates knowledge #3rdchat #4thchat #5thchat #6thchat

Feb 20, 2014

Chelsea and I spoke at length while I was writing Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great...

Ocean plastic makes waves in new book

Feb 6, 2014

A mystery lurks in the middle of the ocean. A growing collection of plastic rides...

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    • Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger
    • Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea
    • A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
    • Planet Ocean
    • Eavesdropping on Elephants
    • Neema’s Reason To Smile
    • Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
    • Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
    • Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    • Ebola: Fears and Facts
    • Jingle the Brass
    • Nugget on the Flight Deck
    • Surviving Animal Attacks
    • Elite Operations series
    • Energy Lab series
    • QuickReads Fluency Library
    • Books for English language-learners
    • Writers write all kinds of things
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