Jon Bowermaster

Oceans and Environment Contributor

A six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council, Jon Bowermaster has spent the past two decades circling the world’s ocean, studying both its health and the lives of the people who depend on it. He is the author of 11 books (his most recent, OCEANS, Threats to Our Seas and What You Can Do to Turn the Tide, was published by Participant Media) and producer of a dozen documentary films. His blog—Notes From Sea Level—reports daily on issues impacting the ocean and us. Follow Jon on Facebook.

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As the Empire State wrestles with fracking, filmmaker Josh Fox explains its disastrous effects to Gov. Cuomo.
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In the wake of James Cameron's recent dive, a Chinese team readies to venture to the Mariana Trench.
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Centuries-old feeding patterns of migrating animals could be in jeopardy, say NASA scientists.
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As much as 1.5 million tons of debris is floating in the world's oceans in the wake of last year's tragedy.
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Four extreme solo adventurers witness the awesome power of Mother Nature.
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Which states are prepared for their coastlines to go underwater?
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Domestic oil production is up, as is fuel efficiency. So why does gas cost more?
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Thilafushi, the Maldives’ garbage dump, has been called a ‘toxic bomb in the ocean.’
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Is it worth risking your health for cheaper energy?

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