Ballast Episode 5: The Ballast in the Sky

Ballast: not just for ships and giggles.

Oct 14, 2019 | 17 min

One Great Shot: Shy Harlequin

In the murky depths of the Philippines, a crab peeks out from its stinging hiding spot.

Oct 10, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo

Do You See What Eye See?

A research team tries to unlock the secrets of underwater vision and camouflage.

Oct 9, 2019 | 6 min 20 sec

Ballast Episode 4: The Ballast in Your Life

A little emotional ballast can help keep us afloat when life gets heavy.

Oct 7, 2019 | 21 min

Ballast Episode 3: The Ballast of Living Things

It’s a sink or swim world.

Sep 30, 2019 | 20 min

Ballast Episode 2: The Ballast of Colonization

From introduced species to the slave trade, ballast has had a huge impact on our world.

Sep 23, 2019 | 19 min

Ballast Episode 1: The Hidden History of Ballast

The surprising connections between British Columbia jade, the Bristol Blitz, and a Swedish sunken ship.

Sep 17, 2019 | 18 min

One Great Shot: Hitching a Ride

For the paper nautilus, a jellyfish provides the perfect floatie.

Sep 3, 2019 | 100 words, 1 photo