The Lost Whales
A startling number of whales were maimed or killed by industrial whalers and lost at sea.
Apr 1, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Species: Marine Mammals
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For California Crabbers, Sea Otters Are Not a Threat to Dungeness Catch
New research shows that the Dungeness crab harvest in California is not affected by the resurgence of sea otters.
Mar 31, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Comparing the Collateral Damage of US Fisheries
A new technique is giving scientists a way to judge the relative threat of different fisheries to vulnerable and non-target species.
Mar 26, 2021 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Audubon at Sea
Famous for his art and writing about birds—and infamous more recently for his racist views—John James Audubon traversed the Atlantic a dozen times, providing a snapshot into the state of the ocean two centuries ago.
Mar 23, 2021 | 3,600 words, about 18 minutes
For Elephant Seals, the Day Is Light and Full of Terrors
In the ocean, visibility drops dramatically with depth—a fact elephant seals take advantage of to migrate more safely.
Mar 17, 2021 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
One Great Shot: Hungry, Hungry Humpback
A photographer captures the frenzy as tiny fish scramble to escape a feeding whale.
Feb 12, 2021 | 150 words, 1 photo
The Whale Bone Squatters
Dangle a dead whale in the ocean, and look what shows up.
Feb 4, 2021 | 1,000 words, 17 photos
Scientists Just Found a New Kind of Whale
It’s a pretty big thing to have remained overlooked for so long.
Feb 3, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes