Baiting and Abetting
Scientists have found dozens of marine mammals firmly tied to fish aggregators in Ecuador, suggesting fishers are using the animals as bait.
Aug 10, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Geographic Region: South America
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In COVID’s Shadow, Illegal Fishing Flourishes
With COVID-19 lockdowns, Brazil’s capacity to monitor for illegal fishing has plummeted. Many on the ground say people have been quick to take advantage of the situation.
Jul 8, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Shipboard Swarm on the High Seas
A throng of unexpected visitors to a navy ship sheds light on insect migration.
Dec 30, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
The Amazon Reef Is Alive, Growing, and Under Threat—Again
A few years ago, scientists weren’t even sure the reef existed.
Dec 6, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Blocking Brazil’s Oil Boom
Federal prosecutors and NGOs are lining up to stop the inclusion of key sites in Brazil’s upcoming oil lease auction.
Oct 3, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Gray Laws on White Sharks
A loophole in California law is letting fishers who repeatedly catch great white sharks off the hook.
Oct 1, 2019 | 2,300 words, about 11 minutes
The Ants That Picnic on the Beach
A barren Brazilian beach offers a window into how ants forage.
Sep 25, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Small Sea Lions with Big Personalities
Some Galapagos sea lion pups are bold, whereas others are shy.
Sep 12, 2019 | 400 words, about 2 minutes