Bradley van Paridon’s Contributions:
How Diseases Sweep through the Sea
For marine mammals, viral and bacterial outbreaks are on the rise.
Aug 7, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
When Litter Becomes Habitat
In a busy and polluted Italian port, living things thrive on anthropogenic debris.
Mar 9, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Japan’s Wildlife Is Still Reeling from the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami
An unlikely indicator shows the ecosystem in Sendai Bay, Japan, has yet to recover—and perhaps never will.
Jan 15, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
Microbes in Ballast Water Show Where a Ship Came From
A rapid scan of the environmental DNA in ballast water can show whether ships are following rules meant to prevent the spread of invasive species and disease.
Apr 8, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Fur Seals Face a Wormier World
Climate change could have repercussions that leave marine mammals more vulnerable to disease.
Dec 27, 2018 | 500 words, about 2 minutes