For the Ancient Aleuts, the Bird Was the Word

On the remote western Aleutian Islands, birds wove their way—sometimes literally—into every facet of Aleut life.

Oct 4, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

What Do Killer Whales Do at Night?

An ongoing tracking study seeks to understand what killer whales do under the cover of darkness.

Oct 3, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Can the Ghost Dolphin Survive Obscurity?

Researchers struggle to save something they know next to nothing about.

Sep 27, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

African Penguins Get a Little Help from Pretend Friends

Will a fake penguin beach party entice endangered African penguins to start a breeding colony near better fishing grounds?

Sep 26, 2018 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Fragmented Protections Fail Top Predators

Small, disconnected marine reserves do little for wide-ranging reef predators in zones of high human impact.

Sep 20, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

New Genetic Research Shows the Legacy of Fish Farm Escapees

A study suggests that escaped farmed salmon are breeding in Newfoundland’s rivers—with dire consequences for wild fish.

Sep 17, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Thousands of Tonnes of Shellfish Have Died in Southern France

Despite the losses, hopes remain high that environmental management measures can save the shellfish industry from even more devastation.

Sep 14, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Greenland’s Polar Bear Hunters Face a Climate of Change

To understand how climate change is affecting Greenland’s polar bears, scientists turn to the hunters who know them best.

Sep 12, 2018 | 800 words, about 4 minutes