This week, we learned …
… the Great Pacific Garbage Patch could become a sovereign nation. Read of the week!

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
… Moana is bolstering the Maori language. You’re welcome.
… Australia is trying to build a better coral reef.

Photograph by David Doubilet, National Geographic
Why are coral reefs so important?
… after decades of pushing bachelor’s degrees, U.S. needs more tradespeople.

Photograph by William Albert Allard, National Geographic
What are the best jobs in the U.S.?
… some doctors are prescribing a walk in the park as good medicine.

Photograph by Corey Arnold, National Geographic
Get some ideas of national park therapy yourself!
… sea turtle populations are recovering.

Photograph by Brian Skerry, National Geographic
How does our educators help her class track leatherback sea turtles?
… why Danish schools place an emphasis on ‘getting along’.

Photograph by Maynard Owen Williams, National Geographic
Do you think this contributes to Denmark being the happiest country on Earth?
… less than six months before the Winter Olympics, South Korea is having trouble selling tickets.
What are the sports of the Winter Olympics?
… size matters when it comes to extinction.

Photograph by Chris Johns
… a medieval porpoise “grave” is puzzling archaeologists.

Photograph by Marcus Wernicke, courtesy Wikimedia. CC-BY-SA-4.0
What’s the difference between a porpoise and a dolphin?
… jellies slumber.

Photograph by David Doubilet, National Geographic
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