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The 411 on Microbeads

In connection with tomorrow’s #48DaysofBlue challenge, we’re breaking down what microbeads actually are and how they’re impacting our blue planet. Read More

Published 6/3/2015
A Blue View: In the Mud

Don’t be deceived by the desolate look of a mudflat. These areas of mud or sandy mud, which line thousands of miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline, are hiding a rich variety of life. Read More

Published 6/2/2015
A Blue View: 10 Ways to Garden for Wildlife

Thinking of giving your backyard a new look? Go wild—literally! Read More

Published 5/26/2015
A Blue View: Oyster Gardens

Hidden just beneath the surface of the Inner Harbor in five distinct locations is a new type of garden: an oyster garden. Read More

Published 5/19/2015
A Blue View: Light Pollution

The first hours of a sea turtle’s life are the hardest. Once it breaks through its shell and emerges from the sand, it enters a dangerous race to the water. Read More

Published 5/13/2015
A Blue View: Galapagos Marine Iguanas

It takes a special kind of creature to earn the nickname “imp of darkness.” Read More

Published 5/5/2015
A Blue View: 10 Reasons to Love Manatees

In case you weren’t already enamored with them, we’ve compiled a list of reasons to care about some of our planet’s most lovable mammals. Read More

Published 4/21/2015
A Blue View: The Technology Behind Baltimore's Water Wheel

What does it take to collect over 150 tons of floating trash in less than a year? You might expect some kind of futuristic machine, but the truth is, the Inner Harbor’s Water Wheel has accomplished this feat through its combination of old and new technology. Read More

Published 4/14/2015
A Blue View: Floating Forests

Elegantly tangled at the ocean’s edge, mangroves provide a protective home for a variety of animals. These floating forests use bacteria to break down organic matter and energy from fallen leaves and branches, releasing important nutrients into the water. Read More

Published 4/7/2015
A Blue View: Fish That Make Sound

Pop in a disc of soothing ocean sounds, and you’ll probably hear soft waves lapping against the shore or the song of a humpback whale. But the ocean contains a lot more noise. Read More

Published 4/1/2015

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