How North Korea Built a Fleet of Ghost Ships
North Korean policies are driving fishermen—desperate, hungry, and ill-equipped—into dangerous, distant waters.
Sep 29, 2020 | 1,900 words, about 10 minutes
Oceanographic Region: Pacific Ocean
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Little Action from Canadian Government as Deadline to Remove Salmon Farms Looms
Eight years ago, the Cohen Commission gave Fisheries and Oceans Canada a deadline to prove salmon farms do not threaten wild sockeye. Despite evidence of harm, it seems unlikely the government will follow the recommendation to prohibit salmon farming in part of British Columbia.
Sep 24, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
What Tear Gas Does to Fish
Previous work shows the main ingredient in tear gas can kill fish—but little else is known about how riot control agents affect the environment.
Sep 23, 2020 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Beneath the Canopy, Lichens Shroud Alaska’s Coastal Rainforests
A new study shows the region hosts tropical levels of lichen diversity.
Sep 18, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Overlooked Sea Louse May Be a Big Problem for Salmon
Most scientific research has focused on one species of sea louse—failing to account for the other, far more common, species.
Sep 16, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Scientists Use Seaweeds to Travel Back in Time
A new study highlights the treasure trove of data trapped in seaweeds over a century old.
Sep 15, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
Salmon Subsidies Get Tossed Aside
New research suggests carcass subsidies are not a long-term solution to Pacific salmon population declines.
Sep 10, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Coming Home to the Klamath
A genetic discovery may help restore chinook salmon to reopening river habitats.
Sep 4, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes