by MARCO | Oct 5, 2014 | MARCO Blog, News
Trash in the ocean, also called marine debris, is far more than just an aesthetic problem. Trash that ends up in the ocean, especially plastic, can be a serious survival risk for ocean wildlife. Sea turtles often die from ingesting balloons and plastic bags, dolphins...
by MARCO | Sep 12, 2014 | MARCO Blog, News
The NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, also dubbed “America’s Ship for Ocean Exploration,” has embarked on a new expedition to explore the Mid-Atlantic Ocean’s submarine canyons and seamounts. From September 4 to October 7, 2014, the ship will explore the largely...