Putting Names to Fishers’ Unidentified Sharks
Most sharks and rays caught in the Mediterranean are not identified to a species level, which hampers conservation efforts.
Jun 13, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Oceanographic Region: Mediterranean Sea
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How a Far-Flung Group of Scientists Claimed the Ocean Discovery XPRIZE
Advances made to win XPRIZE will help with the quest to map the seafloor—an effort with scientific and industrial appeal.
Jun 5, 2019 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
In the Future, Jellyfish Slime May Be the Solution to Microplastic Pollution
Slimy, sticky jellyfish mucus can extract gold nanoparticles from water—now scientists are working to see if its adhesive properties extend to plastics, too.
Feb 28, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Common Octopuses Get Uncommon Houses
In the Mediterranean, octopuses adapt easily to artificial homes.
Nov 28, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Thousands of Tonnes of Shellfish Have Died in Southern France
Despite the losses, hopes remain high that environmental management measures can save the shellfish industry from even more devastation.
Sep 14, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Can Fish Tell When a Diver Is Armed?
Scientists test whether fish really can tell if a diver is holding a speargun.
Aug 27, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Catalonia’s Conflicted Effort to Save Red Coral
Efforts by the secessionist autonomous community to protect red coral were hampered by the central government.
Aug 17, 2018 | 950 words, about 4 minutes
The Fish That Gave Too Much
The Italian fish sauce—colatura—is made from anchovies and literally adds the Mediterranean into the famously healthy Mediterranean diet. So many good things, however, have a downside.
Jul 24, 2018 | 3,100 words, about 16 minutes