Polar Seas
Arctic Ocean Acidification Workshop
In September 2016, the biggest cruise ship to ever make the Northwest Passage through the Arctic reached New York safely after 32 days, millions of dollars in preparations, and a …
The Fragile White Continent
Claire Christian is the Acting Executive Director of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC), our friendly office neighbors here in DC and out in the global ocean. This past May, I attended the 39th Antarctic …
The Imperiled Arctic
To help the general public better understand and engage current issues in the Arctic, a one-hour presentation has been developed by TOF Advisor Richard Steiner for the general public, using …
Seeking Sanctuary Status for the Aleutian Islands Archipelago
By Mark J. Spalding with Catharine Cooper A version of this blog was originally posted on National Geographic’s Ocean Views micro site 4,405 miles from the deal-making handshakes of Washington …
Aleutians Should Be Alaska’s First National Marine Sanctuary
Washington, DC — The Aleutian Islands marine ecosystem deserves designation as Alaska’s first National Marine Sanctuary, according to a formal nomination spearheaded by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and …
Smithsonian At The Poles. Contributions to International Polar Year Science.
Authors: Igor Krupnik, Michael A. Lang, and Scott E. Miller (eds.)Publication Name: SmithsonianPublication Date: Thursday, January 1, 2009
