The Oddball Dolphin of Dingle
Living solo for decades in an Irish harbor, a dolphin named Fungie has taught us something about solitary cetaceans—maybe they prefer to be alone.
Jul 14, 2020 | 3,800 words, about 19 minutes
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On Knowing the Winged Whale
Humpbacks are some of the most watched whales in the world, and yet so much of their lives remains a mystery.
Jul 7, 2020 | 6,300 words, about 31 minutes
A New Wave of Coastal Kids’ Books to Dive into This Summer
This season’s selections feature superstar killer whales and some long-overdue diverse characters.
Jul 2, 2020 | 1,800 words, about 9 minutes
Uncertain Summer in Alaska’s Fish Basket
After last year’s heatwave, sockeye fishers watch, wait, and worry in the Bristol Bay watershed.
Jun 25, 2020 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes
The Faux Fish Coming to a Restaurant Near You
Alternative fish has arrived on the market. Can it help save marine life and feed a hungry world?
Jun 23, 2020 | 3,500 words, about 18 minutes
The Rolling, Lurching, Vomit-Inducing Road to a Seasickness Cure
Searching for a solution has its ups and downs.
Jun 9, 2020 | 3,600 words, about 18 minutes
Protected on One Side of the Border, Hunted on the Other
Differing interpretations on the status of some coastal gray whales in Canada and the United States could make it difficult to strike a balance between conservation and Indigenous rights.
Jun 2, 2020 | 2,700 words, about 13 minutes
The Sea Versus St. Augustine
Rising waters put many historic coastal cities at risk of losing their cultural pasts: can they be saved?
May 19, 2020 | 3,900 words, about 19 minutes