Facing Lockdown at Sea

Barred from docking, deprived of medical access, and left with little oversight, migrant fishers have faced abuses and vulnerabilities because of pandemic lockdowns.

May 7, 2021 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

The Quest for a Floating Utopia

Can casting away from established society to inhabit sea-based colonies save us from the problems of modern life—or are we bound to repeat our mistakes?

Apr 6, 2021 | 6,200 words, about 31 minutes

Tuna’s Last Stand

Skipjack are the world’s most abundant tuna. They’re resilient, but can they outswim our demand for this pantry staple?

Mar 2, 2021 | 2,300 words, about 11 minutes

Farming Fish in the Sky

A massive indoor fish farm will bring locally produced food to Singapore.

Feb 8, 2021 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Hold the Salt: The Promise of Little Fresh Fishes

In Southeast Asia, aquaculture production from medium-sized freshwater farms is growing quickly. Meet the quiet revolution that could sustainably feed the world.

Aug 24, 2020 | 3,300 words, about 17 minutes

Aquarium Fish, Hold the Cyanide

How an Indonesian village stopped poisoning reefs for the tropical pet trade without losing livelihoods.

Aug 13, 2020 | 1,500 words, about 8 minutes

How Low Can an Octopus Go

In 1971, scientists photographed an octopus living 5,100 meters beneath the waves. It was the deepest-dwelling octopus ever seen—until now.

Jun 29, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

The Wonderful, Transcendent Life of an Odd-Nosed Monkey

The island of Borneo is the only home of the proboscis monkey, an endangered primate that is surprisingly resilient.

Apr 21, 2020 | 5,400 words, about 27 minutes