Are We on the Verge of Chatting with Whales?
An ambitious project is attempting to interpret sperm whale clicks with artificial intelligence, then talk back to them.
Oct 26, 2021 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes
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Fishery Closures and the Ghosts of Past Mistakes
Canada is closing fisheries and buying back licenses. Will this latest scheme save salmon or sink fishers?
Oct 21, 2021 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
Stitching Hope
In the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami, a simple doll became a powerful symbol of healing in coastal India and beyond.
Oct 19, 2021 | 2,800 words, about 14 minutes
In the Mediterranean, Megayachts Do Megadamage
From anchors to engines, large private yachts can leave problems in their wakes.
Oct 18, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Letting Carbon Sink with the Fishes
Fish fall to the seafloor when they die, sequestering carbon in the deep. Our penchant for catching big fish is breaking the cycle.
Oct 13, 2021 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Solving Bali’s Rivers of Trash
A hardworking nonprofit uses simple tech, a team of volunteers, and a grand vision to harness garbage from the rivers of Bali, Indonesia.
Oct 12, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes
Raising Baby Sharks from the Dead
Biologists are rescuing baby sharks and skates from recently caught females, giving the unborn a chance at survival.
Oct 5, 2021 | 4,100 words, about 21 minutes
Flying by the Fat of the Sea
Scientists may have cracked an essential secret of shorebirds’ marathon migrations.
Sep 14, 2021 | 5,300 words, about 26 minutes