Freighters in Paradise

Larger ships, lengthy loading processes, and increasing traffic are contributing to traffic jams at major ports, and the effects are spilling onto the surrounding areas.

Oct 22, 2018 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Guilt-Free on the Sea?

How Norway is using oil and gas riches to engineer a future in emission-free seafaring.

Sep 18, 2018 | 2,900 words, about 15 minutes

New Genetic Research Shows the Legacy of Fish Farm Escapees

A study suggests that escaped farmed salmon are breeding in Newfoundland’s rivers—with dire consequences for wild fish.

Sep 17, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Thousands of Tonnes of Shellfish Have Died in Southern France

Despite the losses, hopes remain high that environmental management measures can save the shellfish industry from even more devastation.

Sep 14, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

150 Years of Shifting Global Fishing

A new data set shows how marine fishing has changed over time.

Aug 22, 2018 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Canals Interrupted

Canals are vital conduits for the global shipping industry. They’re also so contentious that they’re often stalled or cancelled.

Aug 15, 2018 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes

The Last Cannery Standing

The British Columbia coastline once pulsed with action around salmon canneries. Today, guided by Indigenous leadership, only one cannery processing wild salmon remains.

Aug 14, 2018 | 2,100 words, about 11 minutes

Crossing the Line

In eastern Quebec, the Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-Utenam lost their ancestral salmon fishing grounds more than 100 years ago. Now they’re sparring with an elite private fishing lodge and the government to get them back.

Jun 22, 2018 | 1,300 words, about 7 minutes