Coastal Job: Abalone Farmer
Andrew Kim raises a coveted shellfish under a California pier.
Jul 30, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Species: Shellfish
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How Might Fish Farms Be Affecting Lobsters?
Let us count the ways.
Jul 19, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Freeing Oysters from a Parasite’s Hold
Armed with traditional knowledge and modern science, a small team hunts for the sweet spot that could save oysters from a parasite that has decimated populations in Cape Breton and beyond.
Jun 15, 2021 | 1,900 words, about 10 minutes
The Bright Side of the Green Crab
In Nova Scotia, a suite of innovative projects has creatively met this invasive species head on.
May 13, 2021 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
Scientists Have Designed an Activity Tracker for Lobsters
Researchers hope their new device can expose the weak points in the supply chain.
Jan 7, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Caribbean Box Crabs Have Stalkers
Aggressive fish follow crabs, forcing them to stir up food.
Nov 11, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Mi’kmaw Fishery Dispute Is Not About Conservation, Scientists Say
Twenty-one years after Canada’s Supreme Court affirmed their right to fish for a moderate livelihood, Mi’kmaq nations are launching their own fisheries—and commercial fishermen are pushing back.
Oct 9, 2020 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes
Owl Limpets Struggle to Keep a Grip
Warmer weather may be making it harder for the gastropods to hold onto the shore—and easier for birds to pluck them off.
Oct 5, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes