How Low Can an Octopus Go
In 1971, scientists photographed an octopus living 5,100 meters beneath the waves. It was the deepest-dwelling octopus ever seen—until now.
Jun 29, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Species: Terrestrial Invertebrates
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Shipboard Swarm on the High Seas
A throng of unexpected visitors to a navy ship sheds light on insect migration.
Dec 30, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
One of Earth’s Oldest Animals May Have Wriggled Around like an Earthworm
With fossils dating to the Ediacaran, Dickinsonia may have been one of the first creatures to ever crawl along the seafloor.
Oct 21, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Out of the Frying Pan, into the Wetlands
Lucky horseshoe crabs get moved away from areas where they’re on the menu.
Aug 14, 2017 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Pinch Me
In a Washington State lake, two of the most globally invasive crayfish species are duking it out. Should we step in?
Feb 17, 2017 | 1,600 words, about 8 minutes
When Beach Nourishment Kills
Beneath San Diego’s pristine beaches, intertidal invertebrates are struggling to survive.
Apr 20, 2016 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Out of This World: the Minnesota Seaside Station
More than a century ago, a group of students traveled from the American Midwest to Canada’s Pacific Coast to study seaweeds. Botanical Beach has been a unique outdoor classroom ever since.
Jan 25, 2016 | 3 min 15 sec
Book Review: Spirals in Time
Helen Scales explores the secret life and curious afterlife of seashells.
Oct 28, 2015 | 500 words, about 2 minutes