Science Mar 31 Trump's Endangered Species Committee exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from rules By Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Science Jan 14 Ocean heat is at record levels, with major consequences While surface temperatures were about the 6th warmest on record in 2021, the upper oceans were at their hottest – and they’re a stronger indicator of global warming. By Kevin Trenberth, The Conversation
Arts Apr 30 Watch 5:30 How big waves are helping this female surfer overcome her biggest fears Like many extreme sports, big wave surfing is male-dominated. Portuguese surfer Joana Andrade is one of a handful of women trying to change that, and the documentary "Big vs. Small" follows her in her endeavor. Stephanie Sy gives us a… By Stephanie Sy, Lorna Baldwin
Arts Nov 18 Watch 5:08 Winslow Homer's long love affair with the sea Renowned 19th century American artist Winslow Homer began his journey in marine painting with a trip to Europe, following his well-known work documenting the frontlines of the Civil War as an illustrator. But it was back in the U.S., and… By Jared Bowen, WGBH
Science May 02 How biodegradable plastic bags don't live up to their name Three years in the ocean wasn’t enough to break down a "biodegradable" bag. By Vicky Stein
Jun 13 Antarctica is losing ice twice as fast as anyone thought By Amanda Grennell Over the last 25 years, melting Antarctic ice has added nearly 3 trillion tons of water to the ocean, enough to fill Lake Erie six times over. Continue reading
Jun 03 Marine heatwaves are getting hotter, lasting longer and doing more damage By Eric Oliver, Alistair Hobday, Dan Smale, Thomas Wernberg, Neil Holbrook, The Conversation Unusually warm periods can last for weeks or months, killing off kelp forests and corals, and producing other significant impacts on marine ecosystems. Continue reading
Feb 18 From drugged oysters to birds full of plastic, oceans are feeling the burden of pollution By Danielle Venton, KQED Scientists are finding a growing presence of pharmaceuticals, small pieces of plastic and household chemicals in the bodies of Pacific razor clams, Pacific oysters and remote seabirds. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 2:08 Killer whales put their heads together for their next meal By Nsikan Akpan In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, we get a glimpse into the intelligent group hunting patterns of killer whales -- and the escape of one very lucky seal. Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch 4:56 How Trump could vastly expand offshore drilling By PBS News Hour In a newly released five-year plan, the Trump administration has proposed opening up vast new areas to oil and gas exploration, including federal waters off the California coast and off the East Coast, from Georgia to Maine. Amy Harder, who… Continue watching