Tag: ocean debris

  • You Won’t Believe What Was Found in Marine Plastic Debris in Hawaii

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    Scientists in Hawaii discover a tiny baby octopus on plastic marine debris while conducting coral reef monitoring. It is so small that it’s just the size of a pea. Tiny Octopus On Plastic Debris Last August, scientists at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in Hawaii posted several photos of a tiny baby octopus that they […]

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  • S.O.S.! Clean Oceans Provide a Cleaner Tomorrow

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    In the midst of new plans to weaken or dismantle Obama-era environment policies like air pollution and fuel economy rules, President Donald Trump threw some support behind cleaning up the oceans in early October. And, while environmental organizations nationwide and on Kauai are applauding the step, some say more needs to be done. “While there […]

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  • Trump Signs Bill to Aid in Ocean Clean Up

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    While everyone was distracted by Kanye West spouting inanities in the Oval Office, some actual work was done in the White House yesterday. Two senators showed up for the signing of a bill that garnered unanimous support in the Congress to clean up plastic pollution in the oceans. Our seas are, of course littered with […]

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