Gods of the Storm

Two books offer perspectives on how humans shape the fate of whales and influence the weather.

Dec 8, 2020 | 1,300 words, about 6 minutes

Fukushima’s Radioactive Wastewater Dilemma

What to do with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of contaminated water?

Nov 26, 2020 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes

Coastal Job: Coastal Art Glassblower

This artist conjures coastal landscapes and artifacts from glass.

Nov 20, 2020 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Coastal Job: Sea Turtle Protector

Not long ago, Doyinsola Ogunye didn’t know Nigeria had sea turtles—now she’s their most dedicated savior.

Oct 26, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

How Fishers Became Data Scientists to Strengthen Their Marine Protected Area

A South African project that has small-scale fishers doing real science is a boon for jobs, data, and trust.

Oct 8, 2020 | 1,300 words, about 6 minutes

Coastal Job: Whale Snot Collector

For this marine mammal biologist, whale snot says a lot.

Sep 25, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Scientists Use Seaweeds to Travel Back in Time

A new study highlights the treasure trove of data trapped in seaweeds over a century old.

Sep 15, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Coastal Job: Whale Dog

A super-sniffing canine plays a key role on a killer whale research team.

Aug 28, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes