Swimming with Super Grouper
Florida’s reefs and wrecks are once again populated with goliath grouper the size of floating refrigerators, attracting the attention of divers, fishers, and policymakers.
Dec 18, 2018 | 1,300 words, 16 photos and videos
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On Fish Farms, Peppermint Shrimp Clean Up Nicely
A species of cleaner shrimp with a taste for parasite eggs shows promise as a nontoxic treatment for infested fish.
Dec 17, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
British Columbia Humpbacks Try Out a Mellow New Hunting Strategy
With a little help from their avian friends, humpbacks off Vancouver Island hunt by using their mouths as giant fish traps.
Dec 14, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Warming Oceans Are Offering a New Spot for Corals to Colonize
In the South China Sea, corals are returning to a site they haven’t inhabited for 5,000 years.
Dec 13, 2018 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
The Search for Life on Mars Begins in Iceland
NASA is sending a rover to Mars in 2020 to look for signs of life. To know which signs to look for, scientists are studying geothermal sites in coastal Iceland.
Dec 12, 2018 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Why Does Halibut Cost So Much?
There are good reasons why putting halibut on your plate can strain your wallet.
Dec 11, 2018 | 2,900 words, about 15 minutes
Turtles’ Tummies Found Clogged with Plastic
Infant loggerhead turtles are dying from microplastic pollution in the ocean.
Dec 10, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
One Great Shot: Dancing Skies in Greenland
Paul Zizka tells us how he captured a beautiful shot of the northern lights over Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland.
Dec 7, 2018 | 100 words, 1 photo