Elephant Island: An Oasis for Fin Whales in an Icy Sea
A hydrophone reveals a vital Antarctic feeding and breeding ground for the world’s second-largest whale.
Jul 26, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
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Noise Pollution Affects Practically Everything, Even Seagrass
Seagrass may not have ears, but that doesn’t stop noise pollution from causing serious damage to the plant’s other structures.
Jul 23, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Food for a Future Planet
India’s rice farmers look to an ancient crop to prepare for a flood-prone tomorrow.
Jul 22, 2021 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes
The Pandemic Poaching Pandemic
In Costa Rica, Panama, and elsewhere, COVID-19 lockdowns caused suddenly desperate people to begin poaching sea turtle eggs and meat, threatening hard-won conservation achievements.
Jul 21, 2021 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes
The Hard Sell of Whale Sanctuaries
As aquariums end captive-whale programs, advocates seek to build ocean-based retirement homes for the animals—but finding the right host community is a feat.
Jul 20, 2021 | 4,300 words, about 22 minutes
How Might Fish Farms Be Affecting Lobsters?
Let us count the ways.
Jul 19, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
One Great Shot: Peregrine Falcon Mealtime
A fearless photographer braves a rocky precipice to capture this image of avian carnage.
Jul 16, 2021 | 150 words, 1 photo
Scientists Are Tricking Birds into Finding New Homes
New research has added marbled murrelets to the list of seabirds that can be manipulated with misinformation.
Jul 15, 2021 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes