The Rising Tide Underfoot

Changing sea levels are pushing groundwater into new and problematic places.

Nov 17, 2020 | 2,800 words, about 14 minutes

For a Better Way to Catch Seafood, Look to the Čibu·d

The Makah’s traditional halibut hook catches just as many fish, but with far less by-catch.

Nov 16, 2020 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

One Great Shot: Connecting Worlds

A watery split shot combines two natural realms.

Nov 13, 2020 | 100 words, 1 photo

Riding on a Magic Carpet of Bubbles

A technology called air lubrication offers a way to make large ships more efficient.

Nov 12, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Caribbean Box Crabs Have Stalkers

Aggressive fish follow crabs, forcing them to stir up food.

Nov 11, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Trapped Between Pavement and the Pacific

A surprisingly dense and isolated population of Humboldt martens is challenging our assumptions about the species.

Nov 10, 2020 | 2,500 words, about 13 minutes

The Ocean Carbon Sink Has Set the Next Political Hurdle

New research reveals that once anthropogenic carbon emissions drop, so too will the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide. That could make it seem like emission reduction efforts aren’t working.

Nov 9, 2020 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Unregulated Swaths of the Indian Ocean Are Leaving Species Vulnerable to Overfishing

In the absence of adequate oversight, fishing fleets are exploiting international waters in the Indian Ocean.

Nov 6, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes