There’s a certain magic that lingers in the Pacific air every May 1st, as Hawaii bursts into a bloom of color and celebration for Lei Day. But beneath the petals, songs, and joyful gatherings lies a deeper legacy: a powerful relationship between people and nature that has spanned centuries. Imagine standing on a cliff overlooking ...
It’s been approximately 50 years since a blue whale was spotted gliding through Seychelles waters—a protected area for mammals nestled within the Indian Ocean, not far from Kenya and Somalia. The largest animal worldwide, making a bull elephant look like a cub to its mother, the disappearance of blue whales became ironically discerning. Suddenly a ...
In the intricate dance of Earth’s ecosystems, the oceans play a vital role, hosting an incredible diversity of tropical species. However, as global warming thickens the tango begins to subdue. Particularly when it results in rising sea temperatures. A profound shift is occurring beneath the surface, tropical species, once firmly anchored near the equator, are ...
In a bold move to protect the endangered spotted owl, federal authorities are planning to remove 450,000 barred owls from the wild. This unprecedented decision highlights the urgent need to address the competitive pressure these invasive owls place on their native counterparts. The proposal has ignited discussions on ethical wildlife management and the long-term survival ...
A multi-billion dollar industry, American farming is the cornerstone of the nation. Without it, millions would perish – they’re why we eat eggs in the morning, salad for lunch and steak for dinner. The Paradox A paradox facing farmer’s is that while it’s essential to society, it’s being suppressed by increasing costs, such as fuel, ...
Madagascar has become the stage for an extraordinary ecological revival. Six centuries after their disappearance, giant tortoises are once again roaming the landscapes of Madagascar. This reintroduction marks a significant milestone in conservation efforts, aiming to restore the ecological balance lost with their extinction. A Historical Perspective Historically, giant tortoises were an integral part of ...
What if everything you thought you knew about the world’s “lungs” was just part of the story? The Amazon Rainforest has captured global attention as Earth’s green heart, often described as the planet’s lungs. Yet, while the Amazon is undeniably vital, its status as the sole “lung” deserving protection is a myth that sells the ...
A shiver runs down the spine of the northern wilderness—one that echoes not just in the icy air, but in the hollowing silence left by the vanishing herds of caribou. Once, these majestic animals traversed the tundra in such vast numbers that the land itself seemed to move in waves of antlers and hooves. Today, ...
Cold air rushes from a small hole in the ground, whispering secrets of a world far below the surface. Imagine stepping across the sunlit prairies of South Dakota’s Black Hills, only to discover that beneath your feet lies a labyrinth so vast and mysterious that it remains largely unexplored to this day. Wind Cave National ...
Imagine standing atop a mountain, surrounded by a frozen world sculpted over thousands of years—only to watch it melt away before your eyes. That’s not a scene from a dystopian novel, but a reality unfolding across the American landscape right now. Once-mighty glaciers that shaped valleys, fed rivers, and inspired wonder are disappearing faster than ...
Maria Faith Saligumba
Jen Fitschen, Author, BSc Computer Science and Oceanography
Soham Mahajan, B.Sc. Media
