Whale Songs Tell a New Story about Humpback Migrations

Humpbacks from across the North Pacific share songs.

Aug 8, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Fuzzy Fish

Moldy fish in an Alaskan river threaten a community’s food supply.

Aug 7, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

The Baltic Sea Is Nearly Free of (Some) Chernobyl Radiation

Sampling efforts show that in the Baltic Sea, the concentration of radioactive cesium-137 in the water should return to baseline levels by 2023.

Jul 31, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Jurassic Ark

For millions of years, ancient life hitched a ride across the seas on gigantic Jurassic crinoids.

Jul 29, 2019 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Scientists Are Teaching Sturgeon How to Hunt

They hope the training program will help the imperiled fish bounce back from the brink of extinction.

Jul 26, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Cities Acidify the Water Next Door

Coastal communities have a stronger effect on local ocean acidification than previously believed.

Jul 25, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Belugas’ Downward Spiral

The Arctic mammals are losing ground. This warming world is beating them down.

Jul 24, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

The Legacy of the Blob

From California to Alaska, animals born during the infamous Blob are coming of age.

Jul 22, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes