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In addition to large plastic trash, researchers estimate that more than 21 million metric tons of tiny plastic debris are floating below the Atlantic Ocean's surface.

The Atlantic Is Awash With Far More Plastic Than Previously Thought, Study Finds

Aug 20, 2020
A new study suggests there is far more plastic in the Atlantic Ocean than scientists estimated earlier, especially tiny pieces of plastic that can end up inside fish and other animals.
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World
A man secures his boat before the arrival of Hurricane Lorenzo in Angra do Heroismo in the Azores islands, Portugal, on Tuesday.

Hurricane Lorenzo Moves Quickly Towards The Azores

Oct 01, 2019
The Category 2 storm is expected to bring heavy winds and life-threatening surf. The National Hurricane Center reports the hurricane has broken records in the Atlantic.
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The Salt
Scallop fishermen discard their bycatch near Montauk, N.Y. These waters are some of the most productive fishing grounds on the Eastern Seaboard.

Fishermen Fear Damage From Wind Farms Along The Eastern Seaboard

Dec 04, 2017
Will thousands of giant turbines and underwater cables in the Atlantic disrupt the commercial fishing industry? The answer is not yet clear, and studies on the farms' possible impact are underway.
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The Salt
"I think we have to recognize that we have made sacrifices, New England fisherman, that have paid great dividends, and we shouldn't be punished for it," says Peter Speeches, who fishes out of Portland, Maine.

Is It Time To Catch The Wave Of Rebounding Atlantic Bluefin Tuna?

Nov 09, 2017
New England fishers say it's been decades since they've hauled in so many tuna, and some in the industry are urging higher quotas. But some environmental groups fear the population is still imperiled.
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The Salt
Washington has eight Atlantic salmon net pens. There are two types: commercial net pens for raising Atlantic salmon and enhancement net pens for wild salmon that will eventually be released.

Why Are Atlantic Salmon Being Farmed In The Northwest?

Aug 29, 2017
Earlier this month, thousands of Atlantic salmon escaped a net pen in Washington state, raising concerns from environmentalists and questions about farming non-native species. Here are some answers.
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The Salt
Washington state posted an identification guide to help fishers distinguish Atlantic salmon (right) from native Pacific salmon species.

'Environmental Nightmare' After Thousands Of Atlantic Salmon Escape Fish Farm

Aug 24, 2017
Officials blame the failure of a pen near Washington's Cypress Island on high tides caused by the eclipse, but that is being questioned. Fishing boats are scrambling to catch as many as possible.
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The Salt
<em>Fleur de sel</em> is skimmed with a special tool called a <em>lousse</em>.

Harvesting Salt By Hand Is Making A Comeback In France

Aug 23, 2017
Since the seventh century, salt has been raked in and collected from shallow pools in marshes on the French coast. Refrigeration almost killed the industry, but the local food movement is reviving it.
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Shots - Health News
Psychologist Jean Twenge says smartphones have brought about dramatic shifts in behavior among the generation of children who grew up with the devices.

How Smartphones Are Making Kids Unhappy

Aug 07, 2017
Psychologist Jean Twenge has observed dramatic shifts in behavior among children who go through adolescence with smartphones. They're spending less time with friends and reporting greater anxiety.
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The Two-Way
Communities like Barnegat Light, N.J., have seen debate over seismic research on the ocean floor.

Trump Administration Seeking Permits For Seismic Air Gun Surveys In Atlantic

Jun 05, 2017
The proposal would allow five energy companies to incidentally harass ocean wildlife by using seismic air guns for oil and gas exploration, much to the chagrin of environmental groups.
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Interviews
The author (second from left) with his parents, siblings and Lola.

In 'Lola's Story,' A Journalist Reveals A Family Secret

May 16, 2017
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Alex Tizon died suddenly at 57 soon after he finished his story about Lola, writing "I was 11, a typical American kid, before I realized she was my family's slave."
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Code Switch
Is Michael K. Williams being typecast?

This Week In Race: Walls, ID Laws And Getting Typecast

Feb 17, 2017
How the border wall might keep undocumented migrants in the country; a study measures the effects of voter ID laws on minority turnout; and what Bey's Grammy snubs illustrate about race and merit.
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The Two-Way
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington in December.

Obama Administration Will Not Allow Atlantic Offshore Drilling

Mar 15, 2016
The reversal comes after an uproar from communities in Atlantic coast states over fishing and wildlife. Also, the Pentagon said it would conflict with Navy activity.
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The Two-Way
A forecast track for Hurricane Joaquin from the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Joaquin Churns In Atlantic, Could Threaten Eastern Seaboard

Sep 30, 2015
The long-term forecast is still murky, but Virginia governor declares state of emergency for "major statewide rain event."
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