April 19, 2010, Greencastle, Ind. — "Wallace J. Nichols, a scientist responsible for pioneering research on the migration of sea turtles and a 1989 graduate of DePauw, will deliver the primary address May 23 in Greencastle," notes today's Indianapolis Star, which includes a preview of upcoming commencement ceremonies across Indiana.…
Most of our planet is ocean. And our ocean is in big trouble. But nearly all of the ocean is out of sight and mind for nearly all of us. Jacques Cousteau, whose 100th birthday is celebrated in June, said that people protect what they love. The best way to…
J. Nichols '89 Among 'Greatest Ocean Heroes of All Time' April 9, 2010, Greencastle, Ind. — Wallace J. Nichols, a 1989 graduate of DePauw University, is is one of "19 of the Greatest Ocean Heroes of All Time," according to the Daily Green. It notes, "sea turtle researcher and conservationist…
More than 8 million sea turtles have died in the past 2 decades after being accidentally caught by fishing vessels, a global analysis suggests. The researchers identify the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean as particularly dangerous for sea turtles. But they also note that turtle deaths probably are…
April 7, 2010, Greencastle, Ind. — Wallace J. Nichols, a scientist responsible for pioneering research on the migration of sea turtles and 1989 graduate of DePauw, will deliver the primary address to the Class of 2010 at the University's 171st commencement. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 23,…
