The Shark Was Thiiiis Big (Plus or Minus a Meter)
People think small sharks are bigger, and big sharks are smaller, than they really are.
Aug 15, 2019 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Species: Fish
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Do Salmon Make Decisions as a Group?
A series of studies suggests migrating salmon work together to find their way home—and get lost when there aren’t enough of them to make a decision.
Aug 9, 2019 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
Fuzzy Fish
Moldy fish in an Alaskan river threaten a community’s food supply.
Aug 7, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
One Great Shot: Chasing the Sardine Run
As predators hunt down the oily fish, so, too, does an intrepid photographer.
Aug 2, 2019 | 200 words, 1 photo
Scientists Are Teaching Sturgeon How to Hunt
They hope the training program will help the imperiled fish bounce back from the brink of extinction.
Jul 26, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Wasted
Our global food system discards 46 million tonnes of fish each year. Why?
Jul 23, 2019 | 3,700 words, about 19 minutes
The Legacy of the Blob
From California to Alaska, animals born during the infamous Blob are coming of age.
Jul 22, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Coastal Job: Shark Spotter
A sharp-eyed lookout stationed on a mountain helps keep swimmers away from sharks in Cape Town.
Jul 19, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes