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How Cultural Storytellers Can Improve Their Work Through Scientists Uncovering Ocean Damage Sparked by LA Wildfires

As cultural storytellers, we're aware of the importance of sharing impactful stories with our audience. But have you ever stopped to think about how scientists can improve their work through storytelling? In this blog post, we'll explore just that – and take a closer look at the devastating impact of LA wildfires on the Pacific Ocean.

The Devastating Reality A Glimpse into the Aftermath

On a recent Sunday, Tracy Quinn, president and CEO of Heal the Bay, drove down the Pacific Coast Highway to assess the damage wrought upon the coastline by the Palisades Fire. What she found was heartbreaking burnt remnants of washing machines and dryers, sludge carpeting the water's edge, and potentially toxic ash contaminating the ocean.

Uncovering the Unknowns

As crews work to remove hundreds of thousands of tons of hazardous materials from the Los Angeles wildfires, researchers and officials are trying to understand how the fires on land have impacted the sea. The Palisades and Eaton fires scorched thousands of homes, businesses, cars, and electronics, turning everyday items into hazardous ash made of pesticides, asbestos, plastics, lead, heavy metals, and more.

The Concerns A Threat to Marine Ecosystems

Fire debris and potentially toxic ash could make the water unsafe for surfers and swimmers, especially after rainfall that can transport chemicals, trash, and other hazards into the sea. Longer term, scientists worry if and how charred urban contaminants will affect the food supply.

Scientists Weigh In A Closer Look at Marine Ecologist Julie Dinasquet's Research

Marine ecologist Julie Dinasquet with the University of California, San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography has been studying the impact of wildfires on ocean water contamination. She notes that runoff from rains can pick up contaminants and trash while flushing toward the sea through a network of drains and rivers. This runoff can contain a lot of nutrients, nitrogen and phosphate that end up in the ash of the burn material that can get into the water.

The Unknowns A Call to Action

Researchers are still trying to understand how far potentially toxic ash and debris dispersed across the ocean, how deep and how fast they sank, and where it ends up. Forest fires can deposit important nutrients like iron and nitrogen into the ocean ecosystem, boosting the growth of phytoplankton, which can create a positive, cascading effect across the ecosystem. But the potentially toxic ash from urban coastal fires could have dire consequences.

The Takeaway Empowering Storytelling Through Science

As cultural storytellers, we often focus on sharing stories that inspire action. The story of the LA wildfires and their impact on the Pacific Ocean is no exception. By using storytelling techniques to share the research and findings of scientists like Dinasquet, we can raise awareness about the devastating impact of urban wildfires on our ocean ecosystems.

Conclusion Empowering Storytelling Through Science

As cultural storytellers, we have the power to inspire action through our stories. By sharing research and findings from scientists like Dinasquet, we can raise awareness about the devastating impact of urban wildfires on our ocean ecosystems. So the next time you're working on a storytelling project, remember that chutzpah is all about taking risks and pushing boundaries – and that's exactly what these scientists are doing by exploring the unknowns of ocean damage sparked by LA wildfires.

Call to Action Share Your Thoughts

What do you think about the impact of urban wildfires on our ocean ecosystems? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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