I’ve been on multiple boat tours while visiting Hawaii. They were all amazing, blue water, warm sun, great views. But as much as I enjoy...

When people think of Hawaii beaches, they picture perfect white sand, crystal clear water, and pure paradise. I’ve spent my fair share of time there, and yeah, it’s hard not to be left in awe. But behind that beauty lies a reality that isn’t always so picture perfect: plastic, sewage leaks, bacteria, and more. Let’s talk about what’s up and what’s being done. Plastic Issues Take Kamilo Beach, known locally as Plastic Beach. It’s on the southeast corner of the Big Island, and

(NOAA). Whenever I’m in San Francisco, I can’t help but notice the noisy, sunning clumps of seals and sea lions. They’re like unexpected...

(MPSF). Open water swimming is different. Pools are controlled, lanes, walls, perfect temperature. But in open water, you’re dealing with...

From my trip to Singapore, two things stand out: the futuristic Gardens by the Bay and the World Aquatics Swimming World Championships....

(Shutterstock) In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 10, 2025, reversing previous...

(Anna Blazhuk/Getty Images). In recent years, the environmental impact of single-use plastic bags has brought large  concern to their...

(Trafton, 2024). Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental issues of our time. With the intention of helping, biodegradable...

Plastic cutting boards have been popular in kitchens around the world for years. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the...

In recent years, the presence of microplastics in our environment has raised significant concerns, particularly regarding their role in...

As awareness grows about the dangers of microplastics, individuals can take several practical steps to help mitigate their impact....

To begin, microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than five millimeters in size and have become an alarming pollutant in our...

How is climate change affecting society? To start off, climate change is defined as long-term shifts in global temperature and weather...