Saving a Coral Reef, One Transplant at a Time

First developed in the 1970s, coral reef transplants are finally proving effective.

Dec 15, 2016 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

The Shark Fin Ban That Should Be Banned

Why eliminating the shark fin trade in the United States is bad for sharks and legitimate fishers.

Sep 21, 2016 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Are We Overvaluing Reef Sharks?

Most sharks are not apex predators—so why do we keep talking as if they are?

Aug 4, 2016 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

The Hangover of Coral Bleaching

Even if a reef recovers from bleaching, the damage is already done to future generations.

Jun 17, 2016 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Finding Our First Fish

Sharks aren’t primitive, and they aren’t the most primitive surviving jawed fish either. New fossils are rattling the fish family tree.

Jan 19, 2016 | 2,600 words, about 13 minutes