by Adventure Scientists | Feb 28, 2017 | adventure scientists, Boundary Waters, canoe, conservation, freshwater microplastics, microplastic pollution, microplastics, Minnesota, National Geographic
By: Amy Freeman Watching sunset on Ensign Lake. Photo by Dave Freeman Amy Freeman uses a secchi disc to measure water clarity on one of the more than 500 bodies of water the Freemans visited during their Year in the Wilderness. Photo by Dave Freeman My husband, Dave,...
by Adventure Scientists | Feb 21, 2017 | adventurer spotlight, collect, conservation, everglades, florida, kayaking, microplastic pollution, microplastics
Story & photos by Jordan Snyder and Martina Sestakova It was our second day out and we had over six miles of open water traverse ahead of us. We clawed our way directly into oncoming waves, wind, and a flood current as the elements battled to restrain us....
by Adventure Scientists | Feb 1, 2017 | adventure, adventurer spotlight, central america, collect, conservation, expeditions, mexico, microplastic pollution, microplastics, sailing
By Kristian Beadle of Green Coconut Run Expedition Crew member Michael watches the lightning show in Oaxaca, thanks to Hurricane Blanca spinning offshore, photo by Kristian Beadle. In the pitch black of a lightening storm off the coast of El Salvador, we...
by Adventure Scientists | Jan 25, 2017 | adventure, adventure trekking, adventurer spotlight, collect, conservation, freshwater microplastics, interviews, microplastics, National Geographic, nepal, scat, slideshow
An Interview with Mike and Lilliana LibeckiBy: Victoria Ortiz Adventure Scientist and National Geographic Explorer Mike Libecki wants to complete 100 expeditions by the time he’s 100 years old. He also strives to be the best father on the planet. And for...
by Adventure Scientists | Jan 18, 2017 | adventure, adventure scientists, adventurer spotlight, africa, collect, conservation, madagascar, microplastics, surfing
By: Erwan Simon | Photos by John Seaton Callahan The Barren Islands were completely uninhabited as recently as 2000 – the Vezo people have since moved here from mainland Madagascar in small groups to pursue seasonal fishing opportunities. Photos by John...
by Adventure Scientists | Jan 12, 2017 | adventure, adventure scientists, adventurer spotlight, collect, conservation, freshwater microplastics, microplastics, pacific northwest, science
In 2016 Adventure Scientists contributed over 15,000 volunteer field days (that’s over 41 years!) to our scientific partners to help them discover solutions to pressing environmental issues. Adria Magrath of Vashon Island, Washington, submitted one of...
