Overheated Reefs Are Caught in a Vicious Carbon Cycle

A Mediterranean reef is turning tropical and could contribute to global warming.

Mar 16, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Great Barrier Grief

People living near the Great Barrier Reef are deeply worried about its future, and scientists say it’s time for the government to listen.

May 16, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Stopping Marine Roadkill

Scientists are taking cues from road impacts on wildlife to keep whales and sharks safe from ships.

Feb 13, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Seagrass Safeguards Human History

Like security vaults, seagrass meadows help preserve underwater heritage.

Jan 7, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

150 Years of Shifting Global Fishing

A new data set shows how marine fishing has changed over time.

Aug 22, 2018 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

We Have Unrealistic Beauty Standards for Coral, Too

Virtual reality experiments show people value pretty reefs over healthy ones.

May 30, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes