Brian Payton
Contributing Writer
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Brian Payton’s Contributions:
Taking the Fish Out of Fish Feed
Feeding wild fish to farmed fish is threatening marine ecosystems. Researchers and entrepreneurs believe they’ve found solutions.
Aug 24, 2020 | 4,000 words, about 20 minutes
The Faux Fish Coming to a Restaurant Near You
Alternative fish has arrived on the market. Can it help save marine life and feed a hungry world?
Jun 23, 2020 | 3,500 words, about 18 minutes
Marine Protected Areas: May or May Not Include Actual Protection
Awesome in theory, often messy in practice.
Jan 7, 2020 | 3,200 words, about 16 minutes
Leviathans in the Harbor
More and bigger cruise ships are crowding coastal destinations. When is enough, enough? Who gets to decide?
Aug 27, 2019 | 5,500 words, about 27 minutes
The Oracle of Oyster River
On Vancouver Island, a hermit-priest has spent a lifetime contemplating the natural world. At 95, he has come to believe there is a way we can save it.
Sep 11, 2018 | 2,800 words, about 14 minutes
The Trees That Sail to Sea
In one of nature’s remarkable second acts, dead trees become driftwood and embark on transformative journeys.
Feb 6, 2018 | 3,500 words, about 18 minutes