Coastal Waters
Coverage of Coastal Waters in the Nexus archive.
- USC Releases Findings on Soil, Ocean Contamination from LA Fires
USC researchers found elevated lead levels in some neighborhoods 19 months after wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, while most fire-related chemicals in coastal waters returned to normal levels. The study, part of USC's CLEAN project, analyzed over 6,000 soil samples and 900 seawater samples.
- Africa: Africans Bear the Brunt of Biodiversity Loss
The biodiversity crisis in Africa and the developing world is causing tangible impacts such as reduced soil productivity and declining fish stocks in coastal waters. Africans are directly experiencing these losses, which threaten their livelihoods and food security.
- Federal program that cleans NYC's waterways is in danger of being cut
A federal program that cleans New York City's waterways is at risk of being eliminated. The article highlights the pollution problem in NYC's coastal waters caused by discarded items.
- Panama’s ocean lifeline vanishes for the first time in 40 years
The Gulf of Panama experienced its first absence of seasonal upwelling in 40 years in 2025 due to unusually weak winds, leading to reduced ocean productivity and warmer coastal waters. Researchers attribute the disruption to potential vulnerabilities from climate change.
- Floating wetlands plan to boost coastal ecosystems
A new project aims to deploy specially designed floating saltmarshes in coastal waters to enhance coastal ecosystems. The initiative focuses on improving environmental resilience through innovative wetland restoration.