Being in the middle of the ocean on a giant research vessel can be surreal — in every direction, there’s water as far as the eye can see. For 17 seniors in the UW School of Oceanography, this was their reality for nearly two weeks as they conduct research for their thesis off the coast of South Africa. “You’re so far from the coast, you forget the rest of the world is there,” says Ashley Lobao, an Oceanography student.
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In a world where valuable natural resources can be scarce, nature often loses when humans set their sights on something they want. But a new study published in the journal Ecological Applications shows that doesn’t always have to be true. Researchers found that with proper management of salmon fisheries, both humans and bears — who depend on a healthy supply of the fatty, oily fish — can thrive.
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The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day is fast approaching (April 22) and the COVID-19 pandemic has many people spending more time indoors than normal. Stay connected to our planet and emerging environmental science and policy with these great online events in April. Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Sustaining our World Lecture with Author Tim Egan: Using the Power of Nature to Forge a New National Narrative Free; please RSVP Wednesday, April 15 at 12:30 p.m.
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The predictable, daily routines of humanity have all but stopped with the arrival of COVID-19. For most of us, we no longer head to the office each morning or have friends and family over for dinner in our homes. Our day-to-day activities now look entirely different than they did six weeks ago. But does this abrupt change only apply to us bi-pedaled mammals?
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The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on 2020, one that will go far beyond when the last person is vaccinated. It has forced the global population to get up to speed quickly—understand and evaluate the risk, make judgements about one’s own behavior, and adapt to ‘new normals’ from family gatherings and dining out to teaching students and traveling for work or pleasure.
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