by Adventure Scientists | Oct 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Writing and Photography by Wesley GushASC Landmark Crew MemberYou can sense the history of the earth in this place. It’s everywhere you walk. The landscape is old; coursed and molded by massive fluvial processes millennia ago. To my South African eyes, however,...
by Adventure Scientists | Oct 1, 2015 | microplastics, south america
Conservation biologist Lesley de Souza (right) studies Arapaima, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. (Photo by S. Piper Kimmel) By Lesley de Souza ASC Microplastics Adventurer I plunge my arm below the surface of the water, feeling the weight...
by Adventure Scientists | Sep 28, 2015 | adventurers and scientists for conservation, microplastics
Spreading the word about ASC projects is in our DNA, because public awareness is paramount to creating change. Check out these recent stories helping us facilitate that part of our mission! NPR Weekend EditionListen to Galen Koch interview ASC microplastics...
by Adventure Scientists | Sep 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Crew member Wesley Gush expertly follows protocol, spreading lure on top of a wooden stake. Writing and Photography by Nika SladeASC Landmark Crew MemberThe odor that emanates from the back of our work vehicle has our five noses stuck out the windows, in hopes that...
by Adventure Scientists | Sep 21, 2015 | Gallatin Microplastics, montana
ASC trainer Guy Alsenzer and volunteer Andrew Daigh warm up on the Gallatin River before heading to their sampling sites. (Photo by Henry Worobec) This past weekend, 56 local hikers, climbers and boaters trained with ASC staff and guides for the launch of our Gallatin...