The “Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate” reminds us that the changes taking place in the Arctic are swift, interconnected and brutal. As the Arctic goes, so goes the world….
Date Archives October 2019
What Does the Ocean Mean to You?
Henry Huntington, Arctic Sciences director for Ocean Conservancy, shares what our ocean means to him The ocean is a place to be a family, To share the waters with one another And with all who…
15 Simple Habits to Boost Your Emotional Health
Our emotional health can be defined in many ways, and because it is subjective and specific to each person, one simple definition doesn’t always cut it. However, we can begin to understand emotional health as…
Working Out to Relieve Stress
Feeling anxious? Everyone responds to stress in different ways, but we all have one thing in common: Regular exercise reduces the harmful effects of stress. Road rage, sleeping too much or too little, bingeing on…
Long-Range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Completes 150th Mission
MBARI is celebrating the 150th, or sesquicentennial (say that five times fast), deployment of its first long-range autonomous underwater vehicle (LRAUV), Tethys. This milestone was achieved during an ongoing field experiment in Lake Erie, where the vehicle is…
The Continued Boondoggle of the Ocean Cleanup
The end of 2018 was tough for the Ocean Cleanup and its founder, inventor, and CEO Boyan Slat. In September, the 2000 foot-boom and supposed plastic collection device, was first deployed about 240 nautical miles offshore of…
Lower Stress: How does stress affect the body?
Feeling stressed out? It can have lasting effects on your health and wellbeing. But there are ways to manage stress and its symptoms that can help you feel better. Stress Stinks! What Can You Do…
Should You Add Running to Your Walking Workouts?
Walking can be a great (and easy) way to start a daily exercise routine to aid weight loss and improve health. While there are plenty of ways to progress your walking workouts, one way to up your intensity and reach new goals is…
How to Know if You’re Losing Fat or Muscle?
When you’re following a weight-loss plan, few things are more encouraging than seeing the number on the scale go down. Unfortunately, many people who see weight-loss success wind up losing muscle along with fat. This matters because not…
7 Ways to Stay Motivated to Walk Every Day
Deciding to start a new exercise or walking routine is the easy part. Sticking with it day after day when things get tough can be a bit more challenging. But staying motivated to walk daily so you can lose weight, get fit…