Facing Lockdown at Sea
Barred from docking, deprived of medical access, and left with little oversight, migrant fishers have faced abuses and vulnerabilities because of pandemic lockdowns.
May 7, 2021 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Topic: People & Society
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Making Amends with Makatea
On this French Polynesian island dramatically scarred from mining, locals grapple with whether a new mine will heal or harm the landscape.
May 4, 2021 | 3,100 words, about 15 minutes
Coastal Job: Penguin Rehabilitator
Braving snapping beaks, Curtly Ambrose helps save injured or distressed penguins and other seabirds.
Apr 30, 2021 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Thriving Together: Salmon, Berries, and People
The salmonberry plant has nourished and healed Indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest coast for countless generations, but its significance goes far beyond its value as food.
Apr 27, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes
The Unlikely Success of Fish Sticks
From unappetizing “fishbricks” to cultural darlings, the 1950s convenience food has enjoyed a winning streak—no less so than during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 23, 2021 | 1,100 words, about 6 minutes
What To Do with Fish When the River Runs Dry
When people come to the aid of stranded fish, are the salvaged truly saved?
Apr 20, 2021 | 5,200 words, about 26 minutes
How Microfishing Took the Angling World by (Very Small) Storm
Around the world, fishers are embracing tiny quarry. Is microfishing a celebration of biodiversity or a sign of collapse?
Apr 13, 2021 | 3,400 words, about 17 minutes
The Quest for a Floating Utopia
Can casting away from established society to inhabit sea-based colonies save us from the problems of modern life—or are we bound to repeat our mistakes?
Apr 6, 2021 | 6,200 words, about 31 minutes