Banking on Bird Shit
Bird feces contribute nutrient-rich fertilizer to ecosystems. Harvesting them has also been a big business for centuries.
Feb 9, 2021 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Geographic Region: South America
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Searching for the Dust That Cooled the Planet
A new study uncovers the origins of iron-rich dust that contributed to the last ice age’s coldest temperatures.
Jan 25, 2021 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Argentina Gains New Tools in Fight Against Foreign Fishing Fleets
A revised delineation of Argentina’s continental shelf opens new paths for the country to indirectly regulate the international fleet.
Nov 30, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
Peck by Peck, Seabirds Are Eating Live Whales
Giant petrels see surfaced whales as a swimming snack bar.
Oct 15, 2020 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
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
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