The Plastic Cradles of Life
Trash heaps deep in the ocean have attracted an array of creatures to live—and even spawn—on them. Are these dumps actually biodiversity hotspots?
Apr 15, 2021 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
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Poachers’ Catch Suggests the Gulf of California Is an Overlooked Home for Great White Sharks
The existence of an artisanal great white shark fishery in the region shows that these key predators may be more than just occasional visitors.
Apr 14, 2021 | 1,100 words, about 5 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
Can Grazing Antelope Regenerate South Africa’s Coastal Vegetation?
A unique conservation project is using eland to help beat back invasive plants.
Apr 12, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Having Your Desalination and Eating It, Too
A small-scale experiment shows that brine waste from desalination can be turned into fertilizer for hydroponic plants.
Apr 9, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Found, Then Lost, Then Found Again: Scientists Have Rediscovered the Sand Octopus
How Brazilian fishers helped solve the riddle of a long “lost” species.
Apr 8, 2021 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
Scouring the Desert for a Seabird
After an eight-year quest, scientists have finally found the nesting site of the elusive white-vented storm petrel.
Apr 7, 2021 | 950 words, about 4 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