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Elyse Hauser

Seattle
Covers:  Deep sea mining, marine ecosystems, aquatic ecosystems, environment

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War Threatens Sea of Azov, and the Ukrainian Experts Who Study It

War Threatens Sea of Azov, and the Ukrainian Experts Who Study It

Deep Sea Reporter — Deep in the Eurasian continent, the Sea of Azov is a stepping stone between freshwater and saltwater. Like no other sea in the world, it sits at the far end of a chain of water bodies: the Black, Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean Seas, and all the straits that connect them.

Biokleptocratic AI Companies Pose an Existential Risk

Biokleptocratic AI Companies Pose an Existential Risk

Latinoamérica 21 — The rise of artificial intelligence entails significant environmental and social costs that, according to its critics, threaten essential common resources and deepen the concentration of power.

Devastation from War in Gaza Spreads Through Mediterranean Waters

Devastation from War in Gaza Spreads Through Mediterranean Waters

The Progressive — The harm from Israel's attacks crosses borders, carried by the sea.

Urchins Are Ravaging Pacific Kelp Forests. Will Seafood Ranches Stop Their Path of Destruction?

Urchins Are Ravaging Pacific Kelp Forests. Will Seafood Ranches Stop Their Path of Destruction?

TriplePundit — Urchins are overwhelming Pacific coastlines, where they devour kelp and destabilize ecosystems. Aquaculture “ranches” are collecting them for human consumption to mitigate the damage.

AI Helps Protect Orcas from Noisy Ships in Washington

AI Helps Protect Orcas from Noisy Ships in Washington

TriplePundit — Endangered orcas are struggling to survive in Washington State’s busy shipping corridor Puget Sound. A new thermal imaging camera uses AI to spot their heat signatures, alerting ships when whales are nearby.

We're Halfway Through the Ocean Decade: What's Next for the Blue Economy?

We're Halfway Through the Ocean Decade: What's Next for the Blue Economy?

TriplePundit — United Nations delegates first envisioned a sustainable “blue economy” over a decade ago. Will industries like bioprospecting and marine energy finally bring that future to life?

Can Ukraine’s Seaweed Forests Survive Russian Occupation?

Can Ukraine’s Seaweed Forests Survive Russian Occupation?

deepseareporter.com — When scientists study the Black Sea's coastal seaweed forests, they often dive beneath the surface to see them in person.

The Century-Old Sailing Ship That Became a Research Vessel

The Century-Old Sailing Ship That Became a Research Vessel

TriplePundit — Outfitted with modern scientific equipment, the historic Statsraad Lehmkuhl proves ocean science isn’t just for formal research cruises.

Life Finds a Way, Even on Inactive Hydrothermal Vents

Life Finds a Way, Even on Inactive Hydrothermal Vents

bioGraphic — In the darkness of the deep sea, animals flourish on hydrothermal vents that have gone cold.

A New "Red Meat" from the Sea Could Be Coming to Menus Near You

A New "Red Meat" from the Sea Could Be Coming to Menus Near You

TriplePundit — A Scandinavian startup is making a ground beef alternative from marine invertebrates. Scientists say it shows sustainability promise, but getting people to try it might be the hardest part.

Are Low-Emission Zones Freeing European Cities from Smog?

Are Low-Emission Zones Freeing European Cities from Smog?

TriplePundit — Low-emission zones can help reduce pollution from cars, but many are still a work in progress. Experts say success comes from gradual, flexible, incentive-driven design.

In the Black Sea Porpoises and Dolphins Struggle to Survive Year of Russian Invasion

In the Black Sea Porpoises and Dolphins Struggle to Survive Year of Russian Invasion

deepseareporter.com — Military actions threaten the unique cetaceans of the Black Sea.

A New Strategy in the Fight to Save Washington State's Kelp Forests

A New Strategy in the Fight to Save Washington State's Kelp Forests

TriplePundit — Kelp gardening is an experimental new method for restoring a key ecosystem. It hasn't worked yet, but researchers aren't giving up.

Solutions—and Death—in the Rainforest

Solutions—and Death—in the Rainforest

Society of Environmental Journalists — A project begun to explore ways to protect the Amazon seemed to end with the murder of the journalist who conceived it, along with his guide and research partner. But others picked up the mantle and completed a volume exploring ways to save this precious and rapidly disappearing ecosystem.

Trump's Deep-Sea Mining Order Will Likely Impact Gulf States, Biodiversity

Trump's Deep-Sea Mining Order Will Likely Impact Gulf States, Biodiversity

Deceleration News — The U.S. military is a major interest in this new extractive industry, which is poised to emerge both off- and on-shore.

The Canadian Company Pushing Deep Sea Mining

The Canadian Company Pushing Deep Sea Mining

The Narwhal — Vancouver-based The Metals Company is seeking American permits for deep-sea mining in international waters.

Philadelphia's POWER Act Could Set National Precedent for Worker Rights

Philadelphia's POWER Act Could Set National Precedent for Worker Rights

TriplePundit — Philadelphia passed the POWER Act last month, strengthening protections for non-unionized and non-traditional employees. It's the result of collective effort by local organizations, worker centers, and formal labor unions, but the work isn't over yet.

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren't What I Expected

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren't What I Expected

Slate — The test kit, sold by Bryan Johnson, is $150.

A Fragile Existence: New Ways to Study Delicate Sea Life

A Fragile Existence: New Ways to Study Delicate Sea Life

Cosmos — For centuries, sea creatures have been heaved up from the depths into the deadly air. This can quickly destroy gelatinous, fragile and bioluminescent animals. Elyse Hauser meets a new generation of scientists peering through the darkness to examine the mysteries of the sea.

War Threatens Ukraine's Unique Red Seaweed Fields. Here's How Scientists Monitor Them From Afar

War Threatens Ukraine's Unique Red Seaweed Fields. Here's How Scientists Monitor Them From Afar

The Revelator — These beautiful ecosystems recently began to recover from overexploitation. Will Russia's invasion once again push them over the brink?

Lise Bornstein on Building Community through Placemaking

Lise Bornstein on Building Community through Placemaking

Green Building & Design (gb&d) — Lise Bornstein of KFA Architecture explores how to build community through placemaking with vulnerable populations.

These Are the Novel Batteries That Could Power the Energy Transition

These Are the Novel Batteries That Could Power the Energy Transition

Sierra Magazine — Three promising alternatives to lithium-ion.

Billions in US Funding Boosts Lithium Mining, Stressing Water Supplies

Billions in US Funding Boosts Lithium Mining, Stressing Water Supplies

Floodlight — The energy transition is driving demand for batteries; funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal programs is helping to fill it.

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