Canary Island Whales See a Sudden Spike in Ship Strikes
The rush of whale deaths in the early part of the year prompted concern from scientists and officials.
Dec 12, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
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These Damselfish Are Devoted Parents—Even When the Kid Isn’t Theirs
Altrichthys damselfish dote on their young as well as the young of other Altrichthys parents and other species.
Dec 11, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
The Vulture Watcher
One man’s spirited commitment to an underappreciated bird.
Dec 10, 2019 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes
The Secret to Making a Fish Swole
Fish on an exercise regimen go faster, higher, stronger.
Dec 9, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
The Amazon Reef Is Alive, Growing, and Under Threat—Again
A few years ago, scientists weren’t even sure the reef existed.
Dec 6, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Securing SoCal Water to Benefit NorCal Salmon
Transferring water rights between Southern and Northern California may promise a future for Feather River’s chinook salmon.
Dec 5, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Where Should the World Focus Its Ocean Conservation Efforts?
A new map shows areas of the ocean that conservationists agree are in need of protection.
Dec 4, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
The Empty Houses That Foreign Aid Built
After the devastation of the 2004 tsunami, aid agencies promised to rebuild Indonesia “better.” Fifteen years later, their failures are all too obvious.
Dec 3, 2019 | 3,200 words, about 16 minutes