Harold Johnson

Harold Johnson





Visiting a Maine beach in March 2010, Harold Johnson was shocked by the ocean-borne debris left by recent storms. He grabbed a garbage bag and a camera, and hasn’t looked back.

Since then he has spent most of his free time studying marine pollution, coastal ecosystems, and the mysteries and science of ocean and shore.

Copyeditor and writer by trade, historian and archaeologist at heart, Johnson’s philosophy is simple: Dig below the surface, travel the currents, make the connections, learn. Then share what you learn. He lives in Saco with his wife and young daughter. Follow on Twitter @FlotsamDiaries.



Latest Blogs by Harold Johnson


May 20, 2013

Confessions of an Eco-Moderate


May 14, 2013

Sittin' on the Dock of the -- Whoops!


May 9, 2013

Ancient Ecological Marvel Threatened on Maine Beach


May 7, 2013

The Blame Game


April 29, 2013

Bagging the Rhetoric on Plastic Bag Recycling


April 23, 2013

Every Day Is Earth Day


April 21, 2013

Celebrating Life


April 14, 2013

What Is a Sustainable Fishery?


April 7, 2013

Bucking the Plastic Trend


March 31, 2013

Beach Cleanups - The Endless Cycle