California Coastal Commissioner Sara Aminzadeh emphasizes that policies, private sector partnerships, and smart investments are crucial for reducing pollution and enhancing ocean health.

Ultimately, however, public action is paramount: electing officials who prioritize ocean and climate health.

Stand up for polar bears and protect the Arctic. New offshore drilling poses a dangerous threat to this vital ecosystem and its wildlife.

Add your name to say NO to these plans. Take action now: Protect Our Coast.

Baby sea turtles are dying due to ingested microplastics, highlighting an urgent environmental crisis.

You can help protect marine life. Take the pledge to #BreakFreeFromPlastic and make a difference: https://bit.ly/2UHjppR

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers recently herded an endangered Florida panther to safety. Body-camera footage showed agents discovering the panther trapped between a highway and a wildlife refuge. They temporarily shut down the highway, then used their bodies, a truck, and calls to guide the cat through a fence opening into the refuge.

This rescue underscores the threats panthers face. In 2018, Florida reported 30 panther deaths, with 26 attributed to vehicle strikes.

Grammy-winning artist Esperanza Spalding and the Center for Biological Diversity presented a live performance and conversation dedicated to saving America's wolves. This event aimed to raise awareness and inspire action against threats to these vital species.

Originally streamed live on Facebook on April 22, 2019, the initiative urged participants to fight plans to strip wolves of their endangered species protection. Take action and ignite change at saveourwolves.org.

Smartfin is an innovative surfboard fin enabling scientists to collect vital ocean data with the help of surfers worldwide. This project is a collaboration between engineers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and students from UC San Diego's Computer Science and Engineering department.

Traditionally, collecting near-shore data has been challenging due to waves damaging research instruments. Smartfin turns this obstacle into an advantage by enlisting the surfing community, transforming their activity into a valuable data-gathering effort.

This content is part of "The Computer Science Channel" (Show ID: 34350). Watch it on UCTV.

Climate change is now primarily a political challenge, not just a financial one. While decarbonizing our economy demands trillions in new investments, public opinion increasingly favors action. The responsibility now rests with elected leaders.

David Wallace-Wells, a national fellow at New America and deputy editor at New York magazine, explores these themes in his book, *[The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming](https://goo.gl/ih35YX)*.

For more insights, visit [BigThink.com](https://bigthink.com/videos/climate-change-economy). Follow Big Think on [YouTube](http://goo.gl/CPTsV5), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigThinkdotcom), and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/bigthink).

Plastic pollution overwhelms our oceans. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, if a country, would rank as the world's 19th largest.

Explore its immense scale and compare it to other regions using our interactive map: https://biodiv.us/GreatPacificGarbagePatch.

This Earth Day, our focus is on protecting species. Discover five marine species that urgently need your help today.

We urge you to take action. Add your name to tell your members of Congress to oppose any legislation that would weaken the Endangered Species Act.

Learn more and make your voice heard: https://bit.ly/2PmbZaB

Google London's leftover orange peel is fueling an innovative project to revolutionize the construction industry. A multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, architects, biologists, and business innovators are collaborating on this initiative.

Ehab Sayed, Founder and Director of Innovation at Biohm and PhD Researcher at Northumbria University, leads the development of a biomimetic (nature-inspired) circular future. This approach aims to address environmental, economic, and human needs sustainably.

The "Our Planet" Netflix original documentary series, a groundbreaking collaboration between WWF, Netflix, and Silverback Films, explores Earth's natural wonders, iconic species, and the profound impact of human activity. It prompts us to consider how a clean energy revolution might protect our planet, including vital ecosystems like the world's greatest inland fishery, currently threatened by a planned $5 billion hydropower dam.

Discover the story of our changing home. Watch "Our Planet" on Netflix, explore more at ourplanet.com, and subscribe for updates on YouTube.

"Our Planet" is a groundbreaking Netflix documentary series, a collaboration between WWF, Netflix, and Silverback Films. It showcases Earth's natural wonders, iconic species, and wildlife spectacles, emphasizing our planet's beauty and the unprecedented changes it faces. Sir David Attenborough explains vital topics like keeping our rivers flowing.

Discover the story of the one place we all call home.

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Whale populations are recovering, a positive development given their crucial role in planetary health. This resurgence underscores the delicate balance of our natural world.

Explore this balance and humanity's impact in "Our Planet," a groundbreaking Netflix original documentary series. A collaboration between WWF, Netflix, and Silverback Films, it showcases Earth's wonders and the changes we're creating.

Watch the series on Netflix, explore more at OurPlanet.com, or subscribe to their YouTube channel.

Can plastic be made from biowaste instead of mineral oil? Andrea Kruse, a professor specializing in bio-based resource conversion, explores this reality in her TEDx Talk. She demonstrates how plastic can be produced from sources like chicory roots or grass.

Andrea shares her vision for on-farm biorefineries, promoting sustainable nutrient recycling. Her extensive background includes a Ph.D. in chemistry and research on converting biomass into essential chemicals and energy carriers. Learn more about TEDx events at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Manatees and dugongs, though distinct, share many common threats.

Join the fight against extinction. Add your name now: #StopExtinction

Climate change is inevitable, regardless of political acceptance. With the federal election just four weeks away, urgent action is needed to stop the damage caused by coal.

Amplify this critical message by supporting our powerful video. Watch it and contribute to get it on TV before the election: act.gp/change

Gina McCarthy, director of Harvard C-Change, offers her perspective on current environmental policy.

She discusses the Green New Deal and reactions to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Sir David Attenborough emphasizes the critical need for global collaboration.

He explains that such international cooperation is essential to ensure our oceans thrive and remain healthy for the future.

Discover the story of our planet and what you can do to help save its oceans. "Our Planet," a groundbreaking Netflix documentary series, is a collaboration between WWF, Netflix, and Silverback Films. It showcases Earth's natural wonders, iconic species, and wildlife, while revealing how human actions are changing our world like never before.

Watch the full series on Netflix. Explore more content at ourplanet.com, and subscribe to their YouTube channel for updates.

The jackass penguin earned its name from its donkey-like call. This unique species is restricted to the waters and rocky shores of southern Africa, making it the only penguin species that nests on the African continent.

For more information about these fascinating birds, visit Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia: Oceana's Marine Encyclopedia.