Coming Soon: Sustainable Saint Lucian Sea Moss

A new training program on the Caribbean island aims to make sea moss farming better for the farmers and for the environment.

Apr 6, 2016 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Caribbean Whales Have an Accent

Research shows Caribbean sperm whales share a unique regional call.

Feb 11, 2016 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

In Montserrat, One Woman’s Mission to Introduce Kids to the Sea

A children’s club in Montserrat looks to preserve the island’s culture and environment by bringing kids into the water.

Feb 4, 2016 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Coast Today, Toast Tomorrow

Slumping shorelines, roving rivers, and exploding islands—five coastlines that I’m sure were here yesterday.

Dec 28, 2015 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Turning Parrotfish into Proxyfish

Measuring parrotfish gives a quick and easy way to estimate fishing intensity.

Dec 2, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

The Value of Fish Pee

Are invasive lionfish disrupting the nutrient balance, as well as the food web?

Nov 18, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Book Review: The Narrow Edge

When the lives of horseshoe crabs and migrating sandpipers intersect, the past and future are joined.

Sep 4, 2015 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Five Years On, Cholera Threatens to Become Endemic in Haiti

Ongoing investigations suggest cholera is establishing itself in the environment.

Aug 24, 2015 | 700 words, about 3 minutes