Please Do Not Feed the Wildlife
Discarding fish at sea is banned in Iceland. How has that impacted a seabird known to scavenge off the waste?
Jul 10, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
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Clamshell Currency
For a time during the Great Depression, clamshells were golden in Pismo Beach, California.
Jul 9, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
In COVID’s Shadow, Illegal Fishing Flourishes
With COVID-19 lockdowns, Brazil’s capacity to monitor for illegal fishing has plummeted. Many on the ground say people have been quick to take advantage of the situation.
Jul 8, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
On Knowing the Winged Whale
Humpbacks are some of the most watched whales in the world, and yet so much of their lives remains a mystery.
Jul 7, 2020 | 6,300 words, about 31 minutes
Gabon Dam Development Threatens Fish Habitat
To meet its rapidly growing energy demands, Gabon is looking to build a number of hydropower dams. Depending on where they are built, important fish species could lose access to vital waterways.
Jul 6, 2020 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
The Alaskans Are Coming
Underwater recordings confirm that a new killer whale population is poking its head into British Columbia.
Jul 3, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Hiding in Plain Light
A natural phenomenon of light and waves helps prey fish use stealth when running from predators.
Jun 30, 2020 | 2 min
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