Can a Cold Water Bath Save the Great Barrier Reef?

Lack of action on climate change is forcing scientists to devise ever more elaborate ways to stave off the damage.

Feb 19, 2021 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

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