Some Plastic Pollution Isn’t Plastic After All

One study finds British Columbia shellfish are surprisingly light on plastic pollution.

Jul 19, 2018 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

As Reefs Disappear, Some Fish Find Themselves Defenseless

The loss of coral reefs could disproportionately affect species that have evolved to rely on them for protection.

Jul 13, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Is Canada Taking Shortcuts to Hit Its Marine Protection Targets?

The government is counting fisheries closures as protected spaces in order to hit a 2020 target. Many scientists argue this is not meaningful conservation.

Jul 11, 2018 | 1,300 words, about 6 minutes

The Deep-Sea Adventures of Lydia the Great White Shark

Tracking data shows a great white shark diving deep into the open ocean.

Jul 6, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

The Surprising Importance of Litovoi’s Tiny Brain

Small-brained dinosaur-era mammal highlights the unusual consequences of island life.

Jul 4, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

The Fall, Rise, Fall of the Atlantic Puffin

More than 100 years ago, hunters nearly wiped out the Gulf of Maine’s Atlantic puffins. Climate change may finish the job.

Jun 27, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

The Andean Condor’s 100-Kilometer Diet

Depleted marine mammals and an increasingly developed coastline mean these scavengers have to fly far to find food.

Jun 25, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Little Auks Suck

Slow-motion video reveals the secret to a seabird’s slurping skills.

Jun 21, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes