Tiffany Duong
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Key Largo, FL, United States
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Want to Help the Environment This Fourth of July? Skip the Fireworks.
The Fourth of July has become synonymous with barbeques, flag memorabilia and fireworks shows as a celebration of American independence. And, while the latter dazzle the skies, they have harmful repercussions for the environment. Drone fireworks offer an eco-friendly alternative. → Read More
A Ray of Hope for Some Coral Reefs
Scientists at the University of Miami have discovered a new resiliency in certain coral reefs in the tropical Pacific Ocean. → Read More
On Earth Day, Let’s Actually Protect Our Planet – By Investing in It
Each year, Earth Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the natural world and the benefits it confers to humanity. → Read More
‘If We Don’t Show Up for Our Clean Water and Beaches, No One Does’: Behind-the-Scenes on a Lobby Day in Florida
On Apr. 4, more than 30 advocates took to the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, FL for Florida Healthy Beaches Day. → Read More
My Sanctuary Story: How I Found My Passion and Purpose in the Florida Keys
Spectacular sanctuaries like the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary strike the difficult balance between use/enjoyment and conservation. → Read More
New Postage Stamps Celebrate 50th Anniversary of National Marine Sanctuaries System, Biodiversity
On Aug. 5, USPS will release Forever stamps celebrating the rich biodiversity within our sanctuaries and the marine ecosystems they protect. → Read More
Pride Month Is Over. Now What?
Just because it's July, doesn't mean we stop celebrating diversity, learning from each other and amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices in the field. Rather, we at EcoWatch, believe in taking what we learn every June during “Pride Month” and applying it to create a more vibrant world view year-round. → Read More
Sea Shepherd and Mexico Boost Efforts to Protect Vaquita, But Is It Enough?
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and the Mexican Government are tentatively celebrating the initial success of their enhanced partnership to protect the critically endangered vaquita. The long-term effectiveness of the program is still to be seen. → Read More
Okra Goo: The New Secret Weapon in the Battle Against Microplastics
Scientists have a new weapon in the fight against microplastics, and it’s something you wouldn’t expect: okra goo. Turns out, what makes the insides of okra slimy also cause it to bind to tiny plastic particles. If commercialized and added to existing water treatment procedures, use of the plant extract could result in wide-ranging health and environmental benefits. → Read More
In Panama, Nature Now Has Rights Just Like People and Corporations
In Panama, scientists, lawyers and politicians are working together to dismantle current legal systems and popular mindsets about Nature. And, they’re collaborating to build it back better for the future of their country and the planet. → Read More
Successful Komodo Dragon Breeding at San Antonio Zoo Brings New Hope for Endangered Species
In a huge win for the species and conservationists, ten baby Komodo dragons were born in captivity at the San Antonio Zoo. Komodo Dragons, the largest lizard species in the world, are nearly extinct. Last year, their IUCN Red List status changed from vulnerable to endangered. Rising seas and loss of habitat due to climate change are to blame. → Read More
New Canadian Facility to Produce Renewable Fuel From Air
In British Columbia, Canadian clean energy company Huron Clean Energy and its partner Carbon Engineering Ltd. have plans to create a revolutionary fuel for cars, airplanes and ships. Recently, they’ve begun engineering on a game-changing, large-scale commercial facility in Canada that will produce this usable fuel out of air. → Read More
Sea Shepherd Finds Endangered Amazonian Dolphins Dead and Possibly Harpooned
Sea Shepherd recently completed the first scientific expedition of a research campaign focused on the conservation of two species of endangered Amazonian river dolphins. To their surprise, during the 19-day expedition, they found three dead cetaceans, one with net marks and a possible harpoon injury and another with a possible harpoon mark. → Read More
Snacking for the Climate: Introducing Ocean-Positive Kelp Chips
"We started 12 Tides to find a better way for our food system to intersect with our oceans," Lindsey Palmer said. When Palmer cofounded 12 Tides with Pat Schnettler, they wanted to address some of the dire challenges facing the ocean — coastline destruction, pollution and overfishing. As an avid diver and someone who spent years in the commercial seafood industry, Schnettler had first-hand… → Read More
Chile’s Atacama Desert: Where Fast Fashion Goes to Die
Deep in the Atacama Desert of Chile, new dunes are forming — not of sand, but of last year's unsold clothing from around the world. Piled high atop the previous year's fast fashion casualties and unpurchased lines of clothes, the garments are usually filled with toxins and dyes and do not biodegrade... → Read More
Vegan Fast Food Is on the Rise
New company Plant Power Fast Food is taking on fast-food mega-giants and making a bet on plant-based eating as the "way of the future." With more attention on heart- and planet-healthy eating generally, plant-based fast food options are proliferating across the industry. The company, based in Califo... → Read More
Famed Explorers Sylvia Earle and Mireya Mayor Talk Exploration, Conservation and What Our Future Holds
Earlier this month, two pioneering female explorers came together at Florida International University (FIU) to share what they've learned from decades of exploring the land and sea. In conversations with EcoWatch, Sylvia Earle and Mireya Mayor spoke about why exploration and conservation must go hand in hand. → Read More
Are Biodegradable Shoes the Future of Footwear?
At Reebok's Innovation Lab in Boston, engineers are working to create the sustainable footwear. The shoes will be made 100% from plants with zero plastic, and, hopefully, be fully biodegradable so you can bury them in your backyard. Currently, many shoes are made of leather and petroleum-based materials and usually don't degrade quickly or at all. → Read More
Maui Launches Stainless-Steel, Zero-Waste To-Go Container Program
HuiZero, Hawaii's first zero-waste to-go container program, has launched at participating restaurants across the island of Maui. The tins are food safe, easy to clean and infinitely reusable, making them ideal for an island chain like Hawaii. HuiZero's mission is to help eliminate single-use plastic and curb plastic pollution across the islands. → Read More
California Just Passed 5 Mega Laws to Fight the Plastic Crisis
Earlier this month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five sustainability bills into law. These are aimed at supporting a circular economy within the state and reducing plastic waste. Too often, consumers and municipalities think that "recycling" will save us from our plastic addiction. The reality is that recycling in the U.S. is broken. → Read More