The Infinitesimal Life Aboard Sea Turtles

Sea turtles carry far more hitchhikers than scientists expected.

Jul 15, 2020 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

To Dam or Not to Dam

As dams are being torn down across the United States, Washington is floating a plan to dam one of the state’s greatest rivers.

Jul 13, 2020 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Please Do Not Feed the Wildlife

Discarding fish at sea is banned in Iceland. How has that impacted a seabird known to scavenge off the waste?

Jul 10, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 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

Gabon Dam Development Threatens Fish Habitat

To meet its rapidly growing energy demands, Gabon is looking to build a number of hydropower dams. Depending on where they are built, important fish species could lose access to vital waterways.

Jul 6, 2020 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

The Alaskans Are Coming

Underwater recordings confirm that a new killer whale population is poking its head into British Columbia.

Jul 3, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 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

St. James Parish Takes on Big Plastic

In Cancer Alley, residents are fighting a new plastics factory, arguing its placement “reflects a racist society.”

Jun 26, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes