Acid and Coke: A Dangerous Combo for Marine Life

For sea urchins, ocean acidification magnifies the toxicity of cocaine.

Sep 18, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

As Shipwrecks Rust, Oil Spills Are Imminent

After decades at the bottom of the sea, thousands of corroded Second World War wrecks threaten to spill their oil into the South Pacific.

Sep 16, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Bioreactors to the Rescue in Polluted California Wetlands

A prototype bioreactor that strips nitrates out of water is helping reduce the problems posed by fertilizer-filled runoff.

Sep 13, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 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

Bristol Bay Salmon Are in Hot Water

This past summer, high water temperatures contributed to the deaths of more than 100,000 salmon.

Sep 11, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

The Last Gasp of the Māui Dolphin

Critics say the New Zealand government’s proposed conservation plan falls short of what is needed to ensure the survival of these dolphins.

Sep 9, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Life’s Too Salty for These Shorebirds

In coastal India, water extraction for commercial salt pans is changing the habitat of the little stint.

Sep 6, 2019 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Coal on the Javan Coast

A coal power boom is threatening the coastline and communities of an Indonesian island.

Sep 5, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes