Microplastic on the Mind

Microplastic on the Mind

Plastic is already found in our blood, and now it may be in our brains. Scientists at the University of Vienna have discovered particles of plastic in mice’s brains just a mere two hours after the mice ingested drinking water containing plastic. Once in the brain,...
Topical Database

Topical Database

For each feature connection, the Ocean Connect website offers links to an abundance of resources that are designed to help you become an “expert” in the field. These resources include: Books Videos Podcasts Blogs Publications Journals Societies Schools Professional...
Featured Connection: Naval Architecture

Featured Connection: Naval Architecture

The Ancient Art of Shipbuilding Naval architecture has, in one form or another, existed as a profession since at least the times of the Ancient Egyptians. Back then, carving pictures of ships into rocks was the equivalent of today’s computer-aided design. And while...
President Biden Establishes Office of Environmental Justice

President Biden Establishes Office of Environmental Justice

President Biden signed an executive order Friday aimed at ensuring federal decisions consider “environmental justice,” which addresses higher pollution burdens often faced by communities of color and people living in poverty. The new executive order...
Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

Our world needs transformation. It’s time for the people of the world to hold governments and the private sector accountable for their role in our environmental crisis while also calling for bold, creative, and innovative solutions. This will require action at all...