Hitchhiking with Bloodworms

Invasive species are sneaking around the world, nestled in the seaweed used to ship bait worms. An easy solution exists, but the industry is resisting change.

May 18, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes

That Time Hitler’s Girlfriend Visited Iceland and the British Invaded

The location of this small island nation, along with its people and economy, played an unexpected and crucial role in the outcome of the Second World War.

May 11, 2021 | 4,500 words, about 22 minutes

Making Amends with Makatea

On this French Polynesian island dramatically scarred from mining, locals grapple with whether a new mine will heal or harm the landscape.

May 4, 2021 | 3,100 words, about 15 minutes

Thriving Together: Salmon, Berries, and People

The salmonberry plant has nourished and healed Indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest coast for countless generations, but its significance goes far beyond its value as food.

Apr 27, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes

What To Do with Fish When the River Runs Dry

When people come to the aid of stranded fish, are the salvaged truly saved?

Apr 20, 2021 | 5,200 words, about 26 minutes

How Microfishing Took the Angling World by (Very Small) Storm

Around the world, fishers are embracing tiny quarry. Is microfishing a celebration of biodiversity or a sign of collapse?

Apr 13, 2021 | 3,400 words, about 17 minutes

The Quest for a Floating Utopia

Can casting away from established society to inhabit sea-based colonies save us from the problems of modern life—or are we bound to repeat our mistakes?

Apr 6, 2021 | 6,200 words, about 31 minutes

Audubon at Sea

Famous for his art and writing about birds—and infamous more recently for his racist views—John James Audubon traversed the Atlantic a dozen times, providing a snapshot into the state of the ocean two centuries ago.

Mar 23, 2021 | 3,600 words, about 18 minutes