Overlooked Sea Louse May Be a Big Problem for Salmon
Most scientific research has focused on one species of sea louse—failing to account for the other, far more common, species.
Sep 16, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Species: Marine Invertebrates
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A Short History of Aquaculture Innovation
For over a century, aquaculturists have tinkered with every part of aquatic animals’ lives, from genetics to diet to where they grow best.
Aug 24, 2020 | 3,000 words, about 15 minutes
How to Stop Worrying and Love Farmed Fish
On aquaculture’s image problem and the people who want you to embrace the fish of the future.
Aug 24, 2020 | 4,800 words, about 24 minutes
How a Coral Reef Holds Up in a Hurricane
Two Category 5 hurricanes that slammed into the US Virgin Islands gave researchers a glimpse into how corals weather storms.
Jul 20, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
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
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