One Great Shot: An Invisible Shield for Fish

When you’re at the bottom of the food chain, even transparent protection helps.

Oct 7, 2021 | 200 words, 1 photo

The Inconsistent Ethics of Whale Research

Countries that formally oppose whaling also routinely fund scientific research that relies on the products of whaling.

Oct 6, 2021 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Raising Baby Sharks from the Dead

Biologists are rescuing baby sharks and skates from recently caught females, giving the unborn a chance at survival.

Oct 5, 2021 | 4,100 words, about 21 minutes

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Outer Coast Killer Whales

Off the United States west coast, an assemblage of outer coast killer whales hunt from deep-water canyons.

Oct 4, 2021 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Coastal Job: Fishing Gear Upcycler

With a spark of inspiration from a stranger, designer Ali Omar built a business by converting used fishing gear into coveted personal goods.

Oct 1, 2021 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Rounding Out the Story of Three Legendary Boulders

A scientific analysis has added new details to the origin story of Makin Island’s distinctively out-of-place rocks.

Sep 29, 2021 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Surrogacy Across Species

Scientists can now borrow the bodies of one fish species to produce another—whether they should, though, is an open question.

Sep 28, 2021 | 2,300 words, about 12 minutes

Scoping Out the Gulf of Mexico’s Secret Submerged Forest

Understanding what happened to this ancient forest can help us know what is coming as the sea rises again.

Sep 27, 2021 | 950 words, about 4 minutes