Chris Spinder

Apr 22, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Chris Spinder

How innovative technology protects ocean life CBS News climate producer Chris Spinder swam with sharks for a "CBS Mornings" story about protecting vulnerable populations of the apex predators. In this producer's notebook, he shares his experience. I wasn't overly concerned about jumping into the brilliant blue waters of the Bahamas — even though I knew full well reef sharks were circling the sea floor about 50 feet beneath my legs.

Apr 11, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Chris Spinder

Dam removal project helps salmon population The federal council that regulates fishing along the West Coast recommended Wednesday that the California ocean salmon season be canceled for the second year in a row. The renewed ban is a devastating blow to the state's commercial and recreational fishing industry, still reeling from a similar decision last year.

Jul 28, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Ben Tracy |Kerry Breen |Chris Spinder

It may look like something from a low budget science-fiction movie, but this underwater robot could help accelerate a high-tech future. The batteries that power electric vehicles are made from various metals, including copper, cobalt and nickel. The materials are also used to build solar panels, wind turbines and smartphones.

Jun 6, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Ben Tracy |Kerry Breen |Chris Spinder