Islands of floating #seaweed have expanded their range in the world’s oceans. Find out why it has been growing by more than 1/7 larger each year since 2003. My new story for Science News Explores @snexplores.bsky.social: bit.ly/4uw6Fo3 #Sargassum Video Credit: Brian Lapointe, FAU Harbor Branch

In remote #Pacific islands, #drought can abruptly turn into a humanitarian emergency, as shown in this 2024 photo of a reservoir in Micronesia. Learn how researchers and leaders are collaborating to better #forecast these events. Credit: M. Krishnapillai My latest for Ka Pili Kai: bit.ly/3LlaVoC

Worm cloud over the Front Range. #COwx

Experts say climate change is making #blizzards even fiercer. Discover why blizzards happen, how they are measured, and how we can prepare for them. My new book, "Blizzards," is a great introduction to the topic for readers 5 to 7 years old. Out on Jan. 7! amzn.to/4fIiC1t #kidlit #nonfiction

Esri's GIS for Climate Action MOOC opens Feb! Reg here → ow.ly/qFyg50UprKq Join the free course to: 🔹Build new skills to tackle climate change 🔹Learn from climate science experts 🔹Get ArcGIS access Experts include @katharinehayhoe.com @deepseadawn.bsky.social & @globalecoguy.bsky.social

My latest story for Ka Pili Kai Magazine explores humankind's race to the bottom of the ocean. Featuring interviews with oceanographer Dawn Wright @deepseadawn.bsky.social and Hilo-based educator Daniel Kinzer. Read now at bit.ly/3OLOneJ #oceanography #deepsea #submersibles #hawaii

My book, #Tundra in Danger, is out! The book investigates this tough ecosystem and the plants and animals that thrive in it. Kids will also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome - and what each of us can do to help. For reades ages 8 to 10. Order now at bit.ly/3zdWc9f

I had a blast researching and writing this two-book series that features Earth’s mind-boggling plants and critters. Release is scheduled for August 23. Pre-order now. Plants that Break the Rules: bit.ly/3Y7EaPL Animals that Break the Rules: bit.ly/3W6ba8p #sciencewriting #nonfictionforkids

A #killdeer guarding a patch of grass at Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat in #Boulder, Colorado on May 11, 2024. I wasn't diligent with bird counts on World Big Day. I was too busy admiring the #birds. #birding

The first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count is almost done. See the live submissions map light up worldwide at ebird.org/livesubs #gbbc #gbbc2024

Launched my first US #nonfiction #science book for #kids. Learned fascinating facts about our #muscles, and now my kettlebells are getting a lot of use! Please consider getting this book for your favorite 8- to 10-year-old. Or request it from your local library. bit.ly/47WSuMS