Whales Rocked by Heavy Metals

A study shows concerning levels of chromium and nickel in Gulf of Maine whales.

Mar 18, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Salmon Derbies Flounder Under Stricter Chinook Regulations

Fishing derbies award prizes for the biggest fish and raise significant money for conservation. But new rules on sport fishing may put an end to the derby as we know it.

Mar 14, 2019 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Sloths in the Water

With a few dense bones and a stiff old spine, these sloths were made to get wet.

Mar 11, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Research Unveils New Damage Caused by Brazil’s Failed Fundão Dam

A new study shows that mine tailings loosed by the collapsed dam contaminated the Abrolhos Marine National Park.

Mar 8, 2019 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Aquaculture Doesn’t Reduce Pressure on Wild Fish

If anything, the rise of farm-raised fish has increased our desire for seafood.

Mar 7, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Humpback Moms Need a Quiet Place to Nurse

Ship noise and development could disturb nursing humpbacks during a crucial time.

Mar 6, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Are Turning Up in Puget Sound Marine Life

Researchers suspect human factors—such as wastewater runoff—may play a role.

Mar 4, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

The Shells of Wild Sea Butterflies Are Already Dissolving

This long-predicted outcome of ocean acidification experiments has started showing up in the wild.

Mar 1, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes