Svalbard’s Mysterious Disappearing Shipwrecks
In the Arctic, maritime history is vanishing without a trace.
Nov 5, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
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A Shipwreck’s Incalculable Toll on a Remote Reef
After a fishing boat ran aground on a fragile atoll, the consequences for the ecosystem were alarming—and curious.
Jun 24, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
As Shipwrecks Rust, Oil Spills Are Imminent
After decades at the bottom of the sea, thousands of corroded Second World War wrecks threaten to spill their oil into the South Pacific.
Sep 16, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Oil Spills Are Bad for Shipwrecks
By enhancing microbial activity, oil spills may speed up the corrosion of historical shipwrecks and artificial reefs.
Oct 18, 2018 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Do Ancient Shipwrecks Stand a Chance?
Fishing trawlers are destroying ancient shipwreck sites.
Aug 24, 2016 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Spanish Empire Shipwrecks Offer New Data in the Quest to Understand Hurricanes
Caribbean Sea shipwrecks offer a high-resolution record of historical hurricane activity, which could be used to tune climate models.
Apr 29, 2016 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
The Plastic Cradles of Life
Trash heaps deep in the ocean have attracted an array of creatures to live—and even spawn—on them. Are these dumps actually biodiversity hotspots?
Apr 15, 2021 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
A Tour of Unloved Fishes
In India, a marine geographer helps consumers make sustainable fish choices by bringing them straight to the source.
Feb 16, 2021 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes