Category Archives: Global Warming
What role do sea otters play in combatting Climate Change?
Yes, you read that right. Climate Change. Last week, I read about a new study by two UC Santa Cruz researchers that suggests that sea otters undoubtedly influence the carbon cycle, CO2 storage, by limiting sea urchin populations which allows … Continue reading
Overfishing, climate change and superhero sea otters
They’re cute, they eat sea urchin, and NOW they can save us against climate change. Are sea otters the superhero of the marine mammal world, or what? In case you needed another reminder of why sea otters are awesome…they could … Continue reading
350.org’s climate day of action–sea otters called out
This last week saw a flurry of activity around climate change, thanks to 350.org’s October 24th day of action! Some of our local activists in Santa Cruz organized some great activities, and people all over the world got together to … Continue reading
Acid in the ocean–aay carumba
This story from NPR, Acid in the Oceans, talks about the potential impacts of CO2 on the ocean and how it will affect marine life. Local scientists are doing some great work on this. “It’s too early to say, just yet, … Continue reading
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