Coastal Job: Whale Snot Collector
For this marine mammal biologist, whale snot says a lot.
Sep 25, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Topic: Living Things
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Little Action from Canadian Government as Deadline to Remove Salmon Farms Looms
Eight years ago, the Cohen Commission gave Fisheries and Oceans Canada a deadline to prove salmon farms do not threaten wild sockeye. Despite evidence of harm, it seems unlikely the government will follow the recommendation to prohibit salmon farming in part of British Columbia.
Sep 24, 2020 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
What Tear Gas Does to Fish
Previous work shows the main ingredient in tear gas can kill fish—but little else is known about how riot control agents affect the environment.
Sep 23, 2020 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Where Camels Take to the Sea
In Gujarat, India, a special breed of camel is not constrained by land—but cannot escape the many forces of change.
Sep 22, 2020 | 6,900 words, about 35 minutes
NOAA Approves Plan to Bring Captive Belugas to Connecticut
A controversial plan to import five whales from Marineland is moving forward.
Sep 21, 2020 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Beneath the Canopy, Lichens Shroud Alaska’s Coastal Rainforests
A new study shows the region hosts tropical levels of lichen diversity.
Sep 18, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Could Marine Mammals Contract COVID-19?
Scientists say it’s possible.
Sep 17, 2020 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Overlooked Sea Louse May Be a Big Problem for Salmon
Most scientific research has focused on one species of sea louse—failing to account for the other, far more common, species.
Sep 16, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes