A Journey Across the Gyres: Posts from eXXpedition, an exploration of ocean toxicity eXXpedition Crew Science, Science & Medicine In November 2014, 14 women boarded the Sea Dragon to depart on an eXXpedition: a sailing trip across the Atlantic Ocean to explore how the health of our environment impacts human health. The all-female crew...
“Making the Unseen Seen”—Plastics in Our Oceans: An Interview with Dr. Diana Papoulias Diana M. Papoulias Science, Science & Medicine In November 2014, Aquatic Toxicologist Diana Papoulias boarded a ship with thirteen other women to travel on the eXXpedition: a trip across the Atlantic Ocean to explore how the health of our environment impacts human health. Dr. Papoulias spoke with our science editor, Wudan Yan, about her experience on the trip, and why we should be more cognizant of our day-to-day activities.