Oceans/Waterways

When the average person opens Instagram or Facebook, they are often greeted with at least one image of someone vacationing at the beach. That person may be holding a freshly fallen coconut, snorkeling in turquoise waters, or wearing exotic flowers…Read More

World Wetlands Day is a United Nations International Day of Importance designed to educate people about these natural areas’ vital role in our ecological, economic, and social health. World Wetlands Day commemorates the signing of the “Convention on Wetlands of…Read More

Happy Fourth of July! Many families find themselves at the beach during this holiday week, building sand castles, boogie boarding, and taking long walks along the coastline. Our beaches in the United States are as diverse as the states we…Read More

Following World Ocean Day on June 8th, people celebrate Coral Triangle Day annually on June 9th. This is an opportunity to educate ourselves about marine biodiversity and climate change, especially as it relates to the “the Coral Triangle,” a region…Read More

World Whale and Dolphin Day was declared in 1986 by the International Whaling Commission (WC), and July 23rd is the day each year that the world celebrates these amazing ocean mammals. It was the same day in 1982 when the…Read More

Although most of us have heard about the multiple benefits of drinking water, staying hydrated is not easy for many people. But if like me, this is one of those things that gets buried in your agenda, this National Hydration Day is…Read More

This article was guest written by Jane Marsh. Of all of the resources on Earth, water is one of the most valuable. It makes up 70% of the planet, and only 3% of that is fresh water that humans can…Read More

Robots in the ocean. Are we really surprised? I mean, some of the things that robots can do nowadays are incredible. And as the relationship between artificial intelligence, machine learning, and climate change technologies is explored, robots’ roles in traveling…Read More

This article was updated on June 8th, 2021. Today, the world celebrates and acknowledges the importance of oceans in the health of the planet. With the ocean’s theme: Life and Livelihoods, this year’s World Oceans Day focuses on the ocean’s role within…Read More

Microsoft Corporation, the technology giant based in Washington, is a multinational company responsible for everything from personal laptops and phones to software and licenses. Oh – and did I mention underwater datacenters? Those too.  In 2013, a team of five…Read More