Tuna’s Last Stand
Skipjack are the world’s most abundant tuna. They’re resilient, but can they outswim our demand for this pantry staple?
Mar 2, 2021 | 2,300 words, about 11 minutes
Topic: Business & Economics
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A Tour of Unloved Fishes
In India, a marine geographer helps consumers make sustainable fish choices by bringing them straight to the source.
Feb 16, 2021 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
Banking on Bird Shit
Bird feces contribute nutrient-rich fertilizer to ecosystems. Harvesting them has also been a big business for centuries.
Feb 9, 2021 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Farming Fish in the Sky
A massive indoor fish farm will bring locally produced food to Singapore.
Feb 8, 2021 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
The Pandemic Is Undermining Weather Monitoring
Scientists are scrambling to patch the cracks forming in the global marine weather monitoring system.
Jan 19, 2021 | 1,500 words, about 8 minutes
US Fisheries Hit Hard by COVID-19
Demand for fresh seafood has plummeted as people avoid dine-in restaurants.
Jan 13, 2021 | 700 words, about 3 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
A Fragile Economy Balanced on a Shark’s Back
The post–civil war boom in shark fishing that saved Congolese fishermen and their families is now drying up.
Dec 15, 2020 | 3,400 words, about 17 minutes