Coastal Job: Antarctic Whale Researcher

One of Ukraine’s few marine mammal specialists defies loneliness and frosty temperatures to study whales in the Southern Ocean.

Sep 27, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Marine Animal Movement Expert

James Liao studies the mysteries of marine animal movement with an eye to unlocking solutions to human problems.

Aug 30, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

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