A Shipwreck’s Incalculable Toll on a Remote Reef
After a fishing boat ran aground on a fragile atoll, the consequences for the ecosystem were alarming—and curious.
Jun 24, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Species: Marine Invertebrates
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This Sea Urchin Just Won’t Die
An urchin that survived two apparent attacks showcases the animal’s astonishing resilience.
May 28, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Keepers of the Deep
Using specialized breathing equipment, a brave team of researchers dives into the ocean’s twilight zone to protect its little-known reefs.
May 5, 2020 | 6 min 50 sec
What’s Bad for Bees Could Be Bad for Marine Life, Too
Preliminary research shows that a popular insecticide hampers arthropods in the ocean.
May 4, 2020 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
The Spawning Squid Samba
A frenzy of flashing tentacles tornadoes next to the Calvert Island dock as tens of thousands of squid put on a sensual performance. So dim the lights and join us for Squid Sex 101.
Apr 27, 2020 | 4 min 45 sec
Welcome to Crazy Town
At first glance, the rocky shores of Calvert Island, British Columbia, don’t seem like a very hospitable place for an animal.
Mar 23, 2020 | 3 min
When Litter Becomes Habitat
In a busy and polluted Italian port, living things thrive on anthropogenic debris.
Mar 9, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Honey, I Scared the Squids
The sounds made by industrial pile drivers freak out squid, but they seem to adjust. Sort of.
Mar 2, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes