Ocean sand is in demand, but mining it comes at a cost
Though plentiful in arid regions, most sand is not viable for commercial use or construction. Desert sand, whipped by years ...
Circular currents: Stemming the plastic tide in the Arctic
Once considered remote and pristine, the Arctic is now succumbing to a tide of plastic. In Norway, a monumental effort is underway to curb its spread.
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Marlon Brando Wanted to Build a ‘University of the Sea.’ These Scientists Are Bringing the Late Actor’s Vision to Life
On Tetiaroa, a vibrant coral atoll dotted with sandy islets, archaeologists, marine biologists and cultural practitioners are ...
Where's all of San Diego's sand going? Follow the fluorescent-colored trail
Fluorescent-colored sand sprinkled on San Diego County beaches could help reveal the complicated patterns of erosion that ...