Old Coast, New Coast: Campbell River, British Columbia

At the Campbell River estuary, nature was evicted by the logging industry—years later, conservationists helped usher it back in.

Aug 9, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Coastal Job: Maritime Detective and Response Consultant

Problems with pirates, hijackers, or unsolved high seas murder cases? Karsten von Hoesslin is primed to respond.

Jul 27, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

A Legend of Snakes and Stones

St. Hilda was said to have decapitated snakes and turned them into stones—years later, artisans gave the “snakes” their heads back.

Jul 26, 2018 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Coastal Job: Underwater Criminal Investigator

Mike Berry has been diving for bodies and evidence for more than three decades, helping solve high-profile crimes around the world.

Jun 29, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

The Intertidal Architects of the Coast

Some of the coastline’s most diligent designers are marine invertebrates.

Apr 26, 2018 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

If We Were a Ship, You Could Wish Us a Happy Berth-day

Now close your eyes and make a fish.

Apr 20, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Melting Glaciers Do More Than Raise Sea Levels

The movement of meltwater from ice to the ocean carries some surprising cargo.

Mar 9, 2018 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Our Best of 2017

These pieces have contributed to investigations, policy changes, and even a potential movie.

Dec 29, 2017 | 750 words, about 3 minutes