About David Hastings
David Hastings is an accomplished marine scientist and former college professor at Eckerd College. The effects of global warming on the ocean are the primary focus of his studies. He also studies past climate or paleoclimatology. He visited Hong Kong and Xiamen to present his findings as a co-PI on the C-IMAGE project.
There is growing concern that environmental pollution poses a threat to marine ecosystems and animal populations. Because of this, scientists have to take a stance. Dr. Hastings found billions of microplastic particles while collecting plankton as part of his routine work with students. To determine the extent of the issue, he and his colleagues decided to measure the number of microplastic particles in the coastal waters surrounding Eckerd College. They found that there were four billion microplastic particles in Tampa Bay.
Dr. Hastings is also concerned about the impact of ocean acidification, a serious environmental condition that threatens the oceans. Every year, the effects of ocean acidification become more noticeable. By understanding this problem, we can take the best actions to mediate the changes.
David Hastings Eckerd College Exploring Daisy World Systems Approach
