The Tale of Dirty, Old, Leaky Zalinski
A Second World War-era shipwreck is a haunting reminder that you can never fully clean up an oil spill.
Sep 10, 2019 | 3,200 words, about 16 minutes
Topic: Policy & Law
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The Last Gasp of the Māui Dolphin
Critics say the New Zealand government’s proposed conservation plan falls short of what is needed to ensure the survival of these dolphins.
Sep 9, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Hopes for More Plentiful Fish Stocks as Kenya’s Coast Guard Gets to Work
A report suggests the coast guard’s efforts to clamp down on illegal fishing are bearing fruit.
Aug 23, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Don’t Forget the Pebble Mine’s Overlooked Port
A source close to the Pebble Mine project says that plans for a new marine port, designed to support the proposed mine, raise a host of environmental concerns that haven’t received much attention.
Aug 21, 2019 | 950 words, about 4 minutes
Brazil Just Got a Huge New Oil Field. Or Did It?
Brazil is petitioning the United Nations to extend its territorial waters to include the new oil field, but opinions are divided as to whether the country needs to wait for approval before it can start drilling.
Jul 15, 2019 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
The Benefits of Marine Protected Areas Spill into Neighboring Waters
A new genetic analysis demonstrates the spillover effect in action, showing that fish leave marine protected areas for fishable waters.
Jul 12, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
International Fish Fights on the Rise
A new report shows that there is increasing competition between countries for access to seafood.
Jul 5, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Canada Has a New Fisheries Act. How Does It Stack Up?
The details of how the act will apply to specific species will be spelled out in forthcoming regulations.
Jun 28, 2019 | 850 words, about 4 minutes