Coastal Oakscapes
A story in pictures about an iconic and culturally important ecosystem in evolution.
April 24th, 2018 | 950 words, 21 photos
Topic Environments
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Giant Kelp: Here to Help
The elongated seaweed plays a key structural role in marine environments.
April 18th, 2018 | 350 words, a quick read
The Local-Carb Diet
Dedicated Pacific Northwest plant lovers nurture an indigenous food with ancient roots.
April 17th, 2018 | 4,100 words, about 21 minutes
Māori Mussel Memory
A shellfish restoration project in New Zealand weaves together traditional Māori knowledge and marine ecology to foster mussel growth.
April 5th, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
For a Healthy Beach, Leave the Seaweed Alone
Beaches with thick mats of seaweed support more diverse ecosystems.
April 4th, 2018 | 350 words, a quick read
When Whales and Humans Talk
Arctic people have been communicating with cetaceans for centuries—and scientists are finally taking note.
April 3rd, 2018 | 3,100 words, about 16 minutes
Marine Heatwaves, Ranked
Scientists now have a better way to categorize the Blob and other marine heatwaves.
March 29th, 2018 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
A Scheme to End the World’s Worst Acid Trip
This geoengineering idea is potentially risky and largely untested, but it does work—theoretically.
March 28th, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes