Oyster Boys Conservation
June 16, 2026
Filled with people and towering buildings, urban areas might not be what comes to mind when you think of sustainability.1 Dense places have long been incorrectly associated with overcrowding, even by city planners. Density is defined by housing units per acre whereas overcrowding is measured by people per room. 2 Indeed, overcrowding can have many negative effects, but density and the resulting infrastructure can have many sustainable benefits. Significantly, some of the most populated and most
The concept of umbrella species was first proposed by ecologists as a way to manage ecosystems and protect the needs of many species by focusing on protecting the needs of just one species- this species’ needs encapsulate many others, like an umbrella (Roberge & Angelstam, 2004). This strategy simplifies management and monitoring efforts. Doing this helps conservationists create a larger influence with less resources (Stuber & Fontaine, 2018). Ecosystems are very complex, so focusing on
While we’re not close to reversing climate change any time soon, we’ve all come a long way in becoming self-aware and striving to change our lifestyles to be more sustainable. In a recent study, 46% of US, China, and UK residents said that they’re doing all they can to live more sustainably. And, currently, 100+ countries have policies on sustainable consumption and production. One of the main principles of social and environmental sustainability is having
Have you ever thought about how diverse a group of animals the birds are? They are one of the few that live on land, in the water as well as in the sky. Did you know that there are at least 10,000 different species of birds with new species being discovered every day? There are currently many fun bird-watching activities for kids, find out our favorites below. 1. Learn to identify bird species Learning bird
In 2020, President Biden ran on a campaign to “build back better,” and through the combined effect of the infrastructure bill, CHIPS Act, and the newly-passed Inflation Reduction Act, he may be able to do just that. These pieces of legislation are not only Biden’s attempt to follow through on his campaign promise, but also a grand slam for the climate, which is in crisis. Let’s talk about what each of these acts
While we are seeing the effects of environmental issues across the country from droughts to flooding, it is essential to learn about what is occurring here in Florida. Pollution and Water Quality As mentioned in our article Are Florida Manatees In Danger Of Extinction? the issue of algae bloom is discussed in terms of its harm to manatees. Essentially, due to runoff and pollution algae blooms are disturbing the aquatic ecosystems. When this algae coats