Japanese Man Who Lost His Wife in 2011 Tsunami Learned to Dive to Look for Her in the Ocean
In the wake of the 2011 tsunami that devastated Japan, Yasuo Takamatsu’s life was forever altered when his beloved wife, Yuko Takamatsu, was swept away by the merciless waves. Unable to accept her absence, Yasuo embarked on a relentless quest to find her, a journey that led ...
Nonprofit Diverts an Ocean Plastic Tide, Removing 2 Million Pounds of Trash From Waterways
The TerraCycle Global Foundation has achieved a remarkable feat in the battle against ocean pollution by successfully removing over 2 million pounds of waste from rivers, canals, and waterways. The nonprofit organization, founded by TerraCycle, a reputable New Jersey-based company ...
WMR Arquitectos Builds a Stunning Wood-Framed House Down a Chilean Cliffside
Perched dramatically on a 45-degree slope overlooking the sea in Matanzas, Chile, Casa Ladera by WMR Arquitectos stands as a striking example of architectural ingenuity. Completed in 2022, this wood-framed residence spans 2,130 square feet and seamlessly integrates with the natural ...
Ambitious Project Aims to Create Ocean Research Base Over 600 ft Underwater by 2026
In a groundbreaking leap into the future, humanity is on the verge of establishing a continuous underwater presence through the deployment of innovative “subsea habitats.” In 2026, a crew of six fully-trained aquanauts is set to embark on a pioneering mission to live in ...
Loggerhead turtle trapped in an abandoned drift net
Sea turtles could vanish but plastic won’t
It’s estimated that over half of all sea turtles have ingested some form of plastic in their lifetime. When plastic is in the water where sea turtles feed, they can easily mistake the trash for food. Ingesting ocean plastic can cause ...
