On the ground at the La Palma eruption
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 November 2021
The 2021 La Palma eruption, the island’s largest on record, destroyed 2,500+ homes but caused no deaths thanks to timely evacuations. Scientists study its basaltic lava, tephra, and hazards to improve volcanic risk management.
Keywords: La Palma eruption, Cumbre Vieja, Canary Islands, basaltic volcanism, volcanic hazards, evacuation, tephra
New Study Pinpoints Likely Path of COVID-Related Plastic Waste in the Ocean
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 November 2021
COVID-19 drove massive plastic waste, with 25,000+ tons entering oceans. Most originates from Asian hospital waste, threatening Arctic ecosystems. Better waste management and eco-friendly alternatives are urgently needed.
Keywords: COVID-19, plastic waste, oceans, medical waste, Asia, Arctic, pollution
Adding up the human factors in traditional lobster fishing
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 May 2017
CSIRO works with Torres Strait communities to manage the ornate rock lobster fishery, balancing ecology, economics, and culture. Collaborative models support sustainability, traditional practices, and adaptation to climate change.
Keywords: Torres Strait, CSIRO, rock lobster, fisheries, sustainability, culture
