Coastal Job: Shark Spotter

A sharp-eyed lookout stationed on a mountain helps keep swimmers away from sharks in Cape Town.

Jul 19, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Coastal Job: Community Aquarium Creator

Melanie Knight helps coastal communities put their ocean dwellers on display, in an ecologically minded way.

Jun 27, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Island Pest Detector

Miriam Ritchie and her troop of terriers help battle invasive species on New Zealand’s small coastal islands.

May 31, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Stand-up Paddleboarder

A meditative pastime for many, stand-up paddleboarding is also a lesser-known career path for elite athletes.

Apr 26, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Sea Ice Analyst and Forecaster

Arctic sea ice changes rapidly, and Nick Hughes is a master at predicting its next move. His daily ice forecasts help keep seafarers out of trouble.

Mar 29, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Maritime Funeral Provider

Captain Brad White grants eco-conscious people their final wish: a blue burial.

Feb 22, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Maritime Archaeologist

Chunks of beeswax have been washing up on the Oregon coast for more than two centuries, and Scott Williams is putting the pieces together in an effort to definitively identify and locate the source of the bounty.

Jan 25, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Marine Animal Hearing Specialist

The ocean is getting louder, and Aran Mooney is studying how all this sound affects species that spend time underwater.

Dec 28, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes