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Long-billed curlew by John James Audubon

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

To Speak of the Sea in Irish

A new dictionary project aims to safeguard coastal Irish words and the unique perspectives they provide.

Mar 17, 2021 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes

Deacon Mark Moeller stands beside Flussschifferkirche

Coastal Job: Port Deacon

A deacon finds there’s no better way to serve Hamburg’s port workers than from a floating church.

Dec 22, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Fungie the dolphin in Dinlge Bay, Ireland

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fun, Fungie

A longtime resident of the Irish harbor of Dingle, Fungie the dolphin has likely left this world for good.

Nov 25, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Svalbard’s Mysterious Disappearing Shipwrecks

In the Arctic, maritime history is vanishing without a trace.

Nov 5, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

This Seawater-Infused Wine Is Sweet, Thick, and Not at All Salty

After 2,500 years, wine enthusiasts bring back a wine adored by ancient Greeks.

Nov 2, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

The Race Against Catastrophe

In Arctic waters, researchers are scrambling to record baseline environmental data, while communities brace for the inevitable—shipping disasters.

Oct 13, 2020 | 2,300 words, about 11 minutes

aerial photo of Smølna looking toward Veiholmen

Claiming Ultima Thule

For centuries, people have debated the location of ultima Thule—a mysterious northern land. Residents of Smøla, Norway, believe they live in that fabled place; other contenders say not so fast.

Sep 8, 2020 | 3,400 words, about 17 minutes

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