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A fishing boat dragging a shrimp net in Brazil

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

fish and coral reef Abrolhos Marine National Park, Brazil

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

illustration of shark being pulled from water

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

Fighting Penguins Lead with Their Left

Like humans and a range of other animals, Magellanic penguins have a dominant side.

Jul 18, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

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