Ballast Podcast 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 Podcast 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

Raising Giants

The Philippines has spent three decades restoring legendary clams—some that can grow to 500 kilograms, the biggest in the world!

Aug 20, 2019 | 2,000 words, 12 photos and videos

What the Seas Will Swallow

Alex MacLean’s aerial images of the US East Coast convey just how much infrastructure perches in the coastal danger zone.

Aug 6, 2019 | 2,000 words, 13 photos

One Great Shot: Chasing the Sardine Run

As predators hunt down the oily fish, so, too, does an intrepid photographer.

Aug 2, 2019 | 200 words, 1 photo

The Hidden Light Show Below

Did you know that reefs can glow? Photographer Louise Murray dips into the dark seas to capture the spectacle of marine fluorescence.

Jun 25, 2019 | 1,000 words, 13 photos

One Great Shot: Hunting the Milky Way

On a secluded beach, Nic Annau combines an earthly feature with an astronomical marvel.

Jun 14, 2019 | 200 words, 1 photo