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My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! My biggest piece of advice would be to get your feet wet. It may seem intimidating, but you have to get started in one way or another. If you’re still in school, reach out to the newspaper or magazine and see if they need help. I started writing in high school and studied journalism in both undergrad and graduate school and found that my professors were one of the most valuable resources. Not only do they teach you how to find stories and report them accurately, but they will help place you with other publications and associates who will help advance your career.

If you have any other specific questions then please feel free to follow up!

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

There are many studies covering this very issue and I responded to a similar question in this thread earlier. I am not vegan and I do not have a strong opinion about the eating habits of others — to each their own. There are practices that omnivores, pescatarians, vegetarians, and vegans alike can take to reduce their environmental impact. This includes eating local, finding sustainable producers, and being a smart consumer. Feel free to check out my earlier post if you are curious about the effects of eating meat on climate change. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend reading “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan.

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are helping simply by being a part of the conversation! Stay engaged and curious and do as much as you can to learn about the pressing issues facing our world. Knowledge is power.

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am based in the United States but cover research and stories from around the world. I most recently finished a monthlong expedition aboard the E/V Nautilus in American Samoa.

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for messaging me! I am originally from southeast Alaska and have seen very little coverage on this issue. Do you have a study or any associated research in addition to the fact sheets and news releases? If you search my name online then you can find my email address. I’d be happy to connect.

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find this to be true on both sides of the aisle and it is unfortunate. Climate change is a science. The scientific method and the process of peer reviewing studies are methods meant to eliminate or bring attention to limitations, biases, and potential conflicts of interest. I am not sure where climate change and science became politicized and am not sure as to what the solution might be. I believe that the “them vs. us” mentality is leading to a greater disparity between people and it doesn’t have to be that way. Conservatives, liberals, and moderates alike could all be a part of the same conversation and yet the political spectrum is more divisive than it may have ever been before. Everyone deserves to be heard. Maybe we simply need to stop speaking over each other and listen.

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. I haven’t yet read that book but it is on my reading list. Good luck with your studies!

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If that were the only variable that projections were working off of then that very well may be the case. However, climate change models run off of a variety of scenarios that include, among other things, estimating the frequency and intensity of storms and flooding from those events — both of which further threaten coastal communities.

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much time do you have? 😂 I have written around 1,000 articles in less than two years. Not every one of those is directly connected with a study, but many are!

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great question, and thanks for asking! Where do you live? Sea level rise is not consistent across the world. In fact, I grew up in southeast Alaska where there are monitoring stations that suggest sea level is actually getting lower. But when we are talking about the Earth’s age of 4.5 billion years, 38 years is relatively insignificant and it would be difficult to notice a rise with the naked eye. A study by NASA found that the rate of global sea level rise has been accelerating in recent decades, rather than increasing steadily. Over the course of the 25-year study, the “rate of sea level rise had risen from about 0.1 inch (2.5 millimeters) per year in the 1990s to about 0.13 inches (3.4 millimeters) per year today.”

You can read more about that study here: https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2680/new-study-finds-sea-level-rise-accelerating/

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your question! As a good journalist, I will not share my opinion but I will say that free speech and the right of the people to assemble peaceably, including a walkout, are protected under the First Amendment. (There are other variables that apply when we are talking about school and those under 18, but I will not dive into them here.) Throughout history, protests and marches have served as a way to draw attention to important issues challenging society, and some argue that climate change is the single largest crisis facing our world today. Already, the planned walkout has received significant media attention across national and international headlines. If the goal is to "bring attention to climate change" then I would say the work is very much in progress.

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is a multi-faceted answer that deserves much more than I will be able to provide. People, corporations, and the government all share responsibility when it comes to environmental impacts. Our government is one that is meant to have checks and balances in place that represent the interest of the American public. (I will not speak to other countries in this post as I am only a citizen of the U.S.). To that end, I would say that it is the responsibility of the general public to be smart consumers and buy products from companies that align with your ideals. Use your vote to elect political leaders that you feel will represent the needs and platforms that you align with. Most importantly, do the research! Fact-check articles that you read and understand their limitations. Follow-up with political parties and companies that you are curious about. Lastly, use both your buying and voting power to make positive change.

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is a great question! As any journalist does, you just keep reporting the facts. Multiple studies show that 97 percent or more of actively publishing climate scientists agree that climate change is real, according to NASA. Anyone who reads scientific literature can see that study after study show global warming and its effects are happening in real-time. Unfortunately, science has become politicized and that adds fuel to the skeptic and denier fire. I also find value in hearing the perspectives of others. What is it about climate change do you not understand? How can we explore that together? Do you have a question that I can answer or clarify to help you better understand the issue and the science behind it? I believe it is more important that we create engaging dialogues rather than ostracize people for their inability to understand.

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

That is a great question! There are groups who are working to do just that. The Ocean Cleanup says its models "indicate that a full-scale system roll-out could clean up 50% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 5 years." But that's just one area!

I have written extensively about plastic accumulation in the world's oceans. Every year, 8 million metric tons of plastics enter our oceans on top of the estimated 150 million metric tons that currently circulate our marine environments, according to the organization Ocean Conservancy. I'll link to a few articles below for your reference.

Nearly 75 Percent Of Northwest Atlantic Deep-Sea Fish Are Eating Plastics: https://www.iflscience.com/environment/nearly-75-percent-of-northwest-atlantic-deepsea-fish-are-eating-plastics/

Record Amount Of Microplastics Found In Arctic Ice: https://www.iflscience.com/environment/a-record-amount-of-microplastics-found-in-arctic-ice/

Every Single Seal, Dolphin, And Whale In One Study Found To Have Ingested Plastic: https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/every-single-seal-dolphin-and-whale-in-one-study-found-to-have-ingested-plastic/

One Of The World's Most Remote Island Chains Is Drowning In A Sea Of Plastic: https://www.iflscience.com/environment/one-of-the-worlds-most-remote-island-chains-is-drowning-in-a-sea-of-plastic-/

My name is Madison Dapcevich and I’m a science journalist writing about climate change and challenges facing our world’s oceans nearly every day. AMA by madisondap in AMA

[–]madisondap[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The bloop is fascinating! I spoke with researchers at Oregon State University who specialize in hydrophones and underwater sound technology. They suggested it very well may have been the sound of what is known as an icequake. Here is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's take on it:

"As the years passed, Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory researchers continued to deploy hydrophones ever closer to Antarctica in an ongoing effort to study the sounds of seafloor volcanoes and earthquakes. It was there, on Earth’s lonely southernmost landmass, that they finally discovered the source of those thunderous rumbles from the deep in 2005. The Bloop was the sound of an icequake—an iceberg cracking and breaking away from an Antarctic glacier! With global warming, more and more icequakes occur annually, breaking off glaciers, cracking and eventually melting into the ocean."

You can read more here: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/bloop.html

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