Biology 11 students at Gulf Island Secondary School on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada dedicated the week before Christmas break to learn about
EDUCATION
UNIBE University in Punta Cana teaches nereida’s educational material
María Sánchez de Mora, Academic Coordinator, UNIBE University and Felipe Beltran, Ecoservices Dominicana, Environmental Studies Instructor. UNIBE university in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic has incorporated nereida’s
Students in the Dominican Republic learn about plastic in our oceans.
Science students at Calansanz high school in Pueblo Bavaro. Calansanz students recycle their plastic and also used plastic waste to create artwork on the wall
Students in Mexico learn about what is happening to our oceans.
High school students in Miguel Hidalgo and Melaque, Mexico dedicated several classes to view the nereida presentations. High school classes at the Miguel Hidalgo regional
PROJECTS
Melaque mayors take actions to reduce plastic going into the ocean
The current and former mayors of Melaque, Jalisco, Mexico: Rosa Evelia Vidrio and Adrián Herrera Álvarez. Following a presentation to local government officials in 2014 about
Students in Sosua create billboards to raise awareness.
Students in the Marine Ecology Project-Based Learning Group at the International School of Sosua, Dominican Republic. Students created billboards symbolizing the major human-induced threats to our
University students in Mexico create lessons for local primary schools.
Marine Biology students at the University of Guadalajara studied the nereida educational material and then utilized the nereida material to create presentations for primary school
Melaque, Mexico High School Project – writing about our oceans
A class at the San Patricio Melaque high school in Mexico conducted additional research and wrote essays to endeavour to explain why our oceans are
MARINE POLLUTION
Microplastics found in all species of sea turtles
Tests on more than 100 sea turtles – spanning three oceans and all seven species – have revealed microplastics in the guts of every single
CLIMATE CHANGE
Satellite observations show sea levels rising, and climate change is accelerating it
Sea level rise is happening now, and the rate at which it is rising is increasing every year, according to a recently released study in the
Overfishing
Industrial fishing happening over half of the oceans, say scientists
The world’s most comprehensive analysis of shipping data shows industrial fishing is taking place across more than 55 percent of the oceans, with scientists saying
GOOD NEWS
Nigerians Are Building Eco-Friendly Homes With Plastic Bottles And Mud
These colorful homes are bulletproof, fireproof, and can withstand earthquakes. They also maintain a comfortable temperature, produce zero carbon emissions, and are powered by solar
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