See Spot Scare the Birds

Dog owners knowingly flout leash laws, even at birds’ expense.

Apr 30, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Cambodian Activists Find Security in Puppets

A string of arrests and a deportation have sent a group of Cambodian environmental activists looking for cover.

Apr 12, 2018 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Māori Mussel Memory

A shellfish restoration project in New Zealand weaves together traditional Māori knowledge and marine ecology to foster mussel growth.

Apr 5, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

How California Clear Air Laws May Have Helped the Whales

Regulations aimed at reducing pollution pushed ships to slow down.

Apr 2, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

A Scheme to End the World’s Worst Acid Trip

This geoengineering idea is potentially risky and largely untested, but it does work—theoretically.

Mar 28, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Designing Marine Protected Areas in a Changing Climate

How can vulnerable marine species be protected when climate change is a reality?

Mar 21, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

When It Comes to Climate Change, the Ocean Never Forgets

Climate scientists are investigating the extent to which warming, acidification, and other effects can be undone.

Mar 15, 2018 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Whales

Washington State legislators are proposing a new $1.55-million program to feed the whales.

Mar 2, 2018 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes