Tag: "ships"

Making Better Land

Making Better Land

Humans have been reclaiming land for thousands of years. Lately we have gotten better at reclamation, but nature continues to test our work.

 
Andrew Alden

Post on Sep 15, 2011 by from

Combating Bay Invaders

Combating Bay Invaders

California has passed the strictest rules in the country to prevent ocean freighters from introducing more foreign species to the bay. But the standards are so tough, officials may not be able to enforce them.

 
Lauren Sommer

Post on Apr 15, 2011 by

Reporter's Notes: Ghost Fleet On The Move

Reporter's Notes: Ghost Fleet On The Move

Argentine ants have had amazing success as an invasive species in the US. Their West Coast super colony numbers in the billions and spans from Mexico to Oregon. But aside from invading homes, they've had a dramatic effect on native ants and local ecosystems.

 
Lauren Sommer

Post on Apr 02, 2010 by

Producer's Notes: Ghost Fleet

Producer's Notes: Ghost Fleet

On the surface of the story, the Ghost Fleet of Suisun Bay is leaking toxic waste in the form of peeling ship paint containing nasty heavy metals into an already stressed bay ecosystem. Bad guys: Mothball Fleet. Good guys: Enviros who are suing. Simple, right?

 
Amy Miller

Post on Aug 12, 2008 by