Tiny Zombie Worms Are the Beavers of the Deep
These deep-sea worms carve habitats out of whale bone.
May 15, 2017 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
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Brazil Gets Lit
Artificial lighting is spreading across the country, with unknown effects on its wildlife.
May 3, 2017 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Forget Fiberglass, This Surfing Champion Rides Reeds
An ancient Peruvian tradition of building and paddling reed boats is kept alive by a small group of fishermen, including Juninho Urcia, a champion surfer in his 20s.
Dec 13, 2016 | 5 min 15 sec
Making a More Perfect Penguin
A long-term study shows the subtle hand of natural selection on Argentina’s Magellanic penguins.
Nov 29, 2016 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Book Review: Ed Ricketts from Cannery Row to Sitka, Alaska
Writers, relatives, and biologists reflect on the words and work of an iconic coastal character.
Aug 12, 2016 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Old Coast, New Coast: Rio de Janeiro
Botafogo Bay, a cornerstone of Rio since early colonial days, still looks lovely on the surface. The lead up to the 2016 Summer Olympics, however, has revealed a thoroughly modern Brazilian beach.
Jul 22, 2016 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Rio, the Olympics, and Broken Promises
Before the games even begin in Brazil’s most famous coastal city, there are winners and losers.
Jul 19, 2016 | 4,700 words, about 23 minutes
Pulling at the Heartstrings Loosens the Purse Strings
New research shows ecotourists are more likely to contribute to conservation efforts if they feel connected to the cause and talk about it.
Jul 6, 2016 | 650 words, about 3 minutes