Access to public resources is something that most Americans would likely agree is an important right. Enjoying and utilizing our natural environments, such as parks, beaches or waterways, is something everyone should be able toContinue reading
Category: CEM
CEM
Dolphin Dilemmas
I find myself conflicted every time I’m presented with the opportunity to interact with marine mammals. The rational part of my brain says I should respect these intelligent creatures and keep my distance, but anotherContinue reading
Hawaiian Felines: Friend or Foe?
Feral cats in Hawaii are viewed as either cute and cuddly creatures or the pathway to native extinctions.
The Inland Ocean Movement
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Erin Sams Cooper, a Colorado-based environmentalist, floodplain specialist, ocean advocate and family friend. Erin serves as an advisory board member for the Colorado Ocean Coalition, an organization working to promoteContinue reading
Coastal Conversations: Advice from Ocean Alumni
Arriving in the Dupont Circle district of Washington, D.C. one recent Thursday morning, I gazed out our car window, in awe of the colorful homes and eclectic buildings that neatly lined each block. As I reminisced of cities I had visited inContinue reading
Workshop to share experiences of support to small-scale fisheries
Sitting at the front of a beautiful ballroom in downtown Durham, N.C., fishermen and fisherwomen from around the world faced us, preparing to share their experiences and knowledge about small-scale fisheries. As a part of my research position with theContinue reading
Aquarium Diving: What’s it like?
Flying home to Colorado this winter break, I was excited for the snow, the mountains….and scuba diving. When I learned several years ago that the Denver aquarium has a volunteer diving team, and that with the right qualifications,Continue reading
Visualizing the Ocean
My first semester at the Nicholas School introduced me to a wide array of new ideas, technologies and approaches for managing and protecting the marine environment. In a natural resource economics class, I studied the theories behind fisheryContinue reading
Little Oysters, Big Deal: Telling Big Environmental Stories with Small Creatures
We’ve all heard about the plight of polar bears, rhinos, pandas and other critically endangered animals. These charismatic megafauna frequently get the lion’s share of the spotlight when it comes to conservation stories. And forContinue reading
Nicholas School Students Take On Ocean Trash
Hi everyone. I’m Jackie and I can’t wait to begin blogging for all of you! I’m a first-year Master of Environmental Management candidate studying coastal environmental management at the Nicholas School. Prior to my arrivalContinue reading