Oil Spills Are Bad for Shipwrecks
By enhancing microbial activity, oil spills may speed up the corrosion of historical shipwrecks and artificial reefs.
Oct 18, 2018 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
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To Save the Baltic Sea Harbor Porpoise, Scientists Try Listening
By tracking the echolocation clicks of the endangered porpoise population, scientists have discovered a potential new breeding location.
Oct 17, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Herschel, the Very Hungry Sea Lion
It’s dangerous to blame the decline of one species on a single predator. We humans like to do it anyway.
Oct 16, 2018 | 3,700 words, about 19 minutes
Baaaaad News for Fish
In the Wadden Sea salt marshes, a heavily grazed landscape offers less food for fish.
Oct 15, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Imploding Kelp
The answer to the pressing question of how low kelp can go.
Oct 12, 2018 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
International Turtles, National Laws
Migrating marine species experience inconsistent protections as they travel the world.
Oct 11, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
The Rats Are Dead. Long Live the Rats
A year after eradication efforts were declared a success, rats returned to two Haida Gwaii islands.
Oct 10, 2018 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Coastal Job: Adaptive Outdoor Adventure Leader
From the seat of her kayak, Diane Poslosky has seen the way the ocean can transform lives.
Oct 5, 2018 | 450 words, about 2 minutes