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Humpback Whale Baby Boom Near Antarctica [New York Times]

College of the Atlantic Steven K. Katona Chair in Marine Sciences Dr. Sean Todd says that his first-hand observations agree with findings that humpbacks who live and breed in the southern oceans near Antarctica appear to be making a comeback, but that many dangers still lurk.
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Abigail Barrows MPhil ’18 is at the Center of Worldwide Microfiber Study

A global research initiative led by a College of the Atlantic graduate student uncovers alarming levels of microplastic pollution in ocean waters around the globe.
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Stone’s Throw from the Ocean [Palisadian-Post]

A new interdisciplinary book from Conservation International Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist Dr. Gregory Stone ’82 makes waves on the West Coast — even garnering an endorsement from famed actor Harrison Ford.

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Faculty:

John G.T. Anderson

Faculty, Zoology, ecology, Animal Behavior
Ken Cline

Faculty, Law and Public Policy
Helen Hess

Faculty, Biology
Chris Petersen

Faculty, Ecology & Biology