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Research and missives from UW students.
Four hundred and eighty kilometers from the Oregon Coast lies an active submarine volcano known as Axial Seamount. It is the most studied underwater volcano in the world thanks to the first-of-its-kind program Regional Cabled Array (RCA). This year, Axial became home to another first.
Read MoreThrough the process of ocean acidification, the lives of shellfish are deteriorating at a rapid rate. This not only affects these organisms, but it also impacts the marine environment, surrounding creatures, and the human population. With your help, we can raise awareness and promote conservation of our beloved oceans.
Read MoreUniversity of Washington students are getting their hands dirty by releasing sea turtle hatchlings and supporting conservation efforts in Costa Rica. Third-year undergraduate student, Kylie Baker, shares how she got involved with Osa Conservation and what she’s learned from completing conservation field research.
Read MoreOur global, industrialized food system promotes a disconnect between people and place. Buying seasonally from local farmers allows you to know where your food comes from while offering simultaneous benefits to the environment.
Read MoreAfter being released into the wild from home aquariums, invasive Lionfish populations have begun to dominate deep reef ecosystems. Upon further observation, these fish have been recorded preying on species previously unknown. Studying predator-prey interactions of Lionfish may be the key to cataloging biodiversity in previously unexplored deep reefs.
Read MoreThis dark satire is a refreshing take on an apocalypse movie, and it shouldn’t be the last we see of its kind.
Read MoreLiving in a city, it can be difficult to contextualize the production of food and the importance of farming in our lives. The UW Farm aims to connect people to the land and educate the community about sustainability and what it takes to produce food.
Read MoreHow expensive is it to be zero waste when grocery shopping? I set out to assess the financial sustainability of eating zero waste in Seattle and what this lifestyle might mean for your pocketbook.
Read MoreMaintaining a grass lawn wastes water, reduces biodiversity, and harms the environment. To combat climate change, we should replace them with gardens suited to our local ecosystems.
Read MoreScientists from around the world took to the streets this spring as part of the Scientist Rebellion. In light of rising temperatures and other consequences of climate change, find out why these professionals are risking everything in their fight for our future.
Read MoreThe concept of a sustainable future usually involves the idea of ensuring we keep this planet livable, however what about the people who live here? How do we balance this need to be green and ethical when it comes to sustainable companies?
Read MoreIn reconstructing all aspects of the natural landscape, the foundation of Seattle’s built environment, the streets, buildings, bridges, and urban infrastructure, reflects a western worldview where there is a distinct separation between humans and nature.
Have you considered investing as a way to help the environment? Environmental, Social, and Government-based investing generates a return for both you and the environment.
Read MoreThe difference between a species and a subspecies is not as defined as one may think. What happens when one becomes the other?
Read MoreSouthern Resident Orcas’ numbers have decreased in the past decades, and our local species was officially declared endangered in 2005. This year, two pregnant orcas from the J Pod could help to sustain the population. Here are the steps are being taken to ensure a safe pregnancy:
Are farming oysters the key to solving issues like carbon sequestration and climate-conscious protein production?
Friday Harbor Labs provides students with a unique opportunity to get their hands dirty and escape the classroom by conducting their own marine experiments and field research.
Read MoreGiant kelp is one of the fastest growing organisms on Earth. This photosynthetic protist has the potential to sequester hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide per year. Could it be our secret weapon to combating climate change and slowing ocean acidification?
Read MoreAnimal agriculture is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions that consumers opt in to supporting. But should we continue to do so?
Read MoreShould be be so afraid of wasps? These creatures, even when they clash with humans, still play a vital role as part of regional and global ecosystems.
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