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
Geographic Region: Southeast Asia
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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
Catch Me If You Can: The Global Pursuit of a Fugitive Ship
The tale of a notorious fishing vessel shows just how difficult combating illegal activity at sea can be.
Mar 3, 2020 | 4,600 words, about 23 minutes