Emily Cataneo’s Contributions:
The US Merchant Marine Academy Grapples with Gender-Based Violence
Several dozen students at the academy have reported experiencing sexual assault, harassment, and gender-based violence over the past four years, yet no one has been prosecuted.
May 1, 2023 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
North Carolina’s Oysters Come Out of Their Shell
In the tradition of wine and ale trails, the state’s oyster trail aims to give the farmed shellfish industry a needed boost.
Aug 9, 2022 | 1,900 words, about 10 minutes
With Little Oversight, Ships Continue to Breed Toxic Behavior
In 1989, the US Congress passed a law requiring captains to report sexual assault allegations to the coast guard. But the absence of strong enforcement has left mariners vulnerable to abuse.
Jun 2, 2021 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Coastal Job: Tuna Auction Manager
Brooks Takenaka keeps the fish flowing at the Honolulu Fish Auction.
May 28, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
A Rising Tide Lifts All Fishers
In Alaska, Strength of the Tides is carving out a space for female, transgender, and nonbinary fishers to connect and support one another in a male-dominated industry.
Mar 30, 2021 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Designing a House Fit for a Fish
By exposing fish to experimental constructions, scientists hope to find out what they really want in a home.
Oct 29, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes