MS/HS. History of Earth

Wetlands: vital ecosystems threatened by climate change and human activity
The Cabo Rojo Salt Flats are among the most affected, and their restoration will begin in March. Despite the importance of…
June 2023 sets precedent as one of the hottest months in Puerto Rico's history
Of the 30 days of the month, there were 26 in which the maximum temperature in San Juan exceeded 90 °F and five in which it…
Puerto Rico Public Health Trust Present After Earthquakes
Responding to its strong community commitment to improve the health of Puerto Rican communities, the Puerto Rico Science,…
Trusted and Scientific Sources of Information
[UPDATED JANUARY 28, 2020 AT 10:59AM PT] We have compiled a list of reliable and scientific sources to help you learn more and…
Local organization to measure level of ocean plastics
The Scuba Dogs Society created the Coastal Microplastics Monitoring Program of Puerto Rico. Through the program they will…
Scientists explore the Puerto Rico Trench
Scientists from Puerto Rico and other jurisdictions came together to launch the Tennenbaum Exploration Initiative, to explore…
Scientists capture El Yunque's history
El Yunque National Forest has more than 1,000 species of plants, 164 species of animals, and some of its oldest trees have been…
After the footsteps of Hurricane Maria
"Chasing sand." This is how Dr. Maritza Barreto described one of the phases of the research she performed with her assistant…
Injured beaches: erosion amplifies after Irma
Maritza Barreto Orta, marine geologist, explained that the damage caused by the wind and wave impact of Hurricane Irma, has led…
Increased erosion in several Puerto Rican beaches
A study by scientists at the University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras in collaboration with the Network of Beaches of Puerto Rico…
Worrying coast erosion during hurricane season
A study performed by the Professor Maritza Barreto Orta and students at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus,…
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