Searching the Forest for the Trees
Indigenous communities rush to find the few remaining monumental cedars for totem poles, house posts, and canoes.
Apr 23, 2019 | 7 min 30 sec
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Reassessing Seal Rescue
The Netherlands is trying to do something new when it comes to rescuing “stranded” seals: less.
Apr 16, 2019 | 4,900 words, about 25 minutes
One Great Shot: DIY Gold Mining
A resourceful Filipino diver hunts for gold on the ocean floor.
Apr 12, 2019 | 150 words, a quick read
Fighting for Science in the Shadow of Al-Shabaab
Despite the threats that surround them, Kenyan scientists and fishermen are teaming up to reduce their effects on the ecosystem.
Apr 3, 2019 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
Germany’s Winds of Change
One community loves wind turbines; another resents them. What Germany gleans from two seaside communities may determine its carbon future.
Apr 2, 2019 | 2,600 words, about 13 minutes
Coastal Job: Sea Ice Analyst and Forecaster
Arctic sea ice changes rapidly, and Nick Hughes is a master at predicting its next move. His daily ice forecasts help keep seafarers out of trouble.
Mar 29, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Inland Icelanders Burned Whale Bones for Warmth
An archaeological find shows that whale bones were sometimes imported inland to use as fuel.
Mar 27, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Born to Swim
In Southeast Asia, sea nomads known as the Bajau offer a glimpse into how humans may have adapted to an aquatic way of life.
Mar 26, 2019 | 4,600 words, about 23 minutes