Mara Johnson-Groh’s Contributions:
Decades of DNA in the Ocean Depths Could Help Track Fish Populations
Estimates of historical populations, reconstructed from ancient DNA, align with shifts in fisheries catch data.
Jan 20, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
For Fish, Finding Bread Crumbs Means Losing Their Way
New research from the Cook Islands suggests baiting at snorkeling sites changes fish behavior and disrupts reef ecosystems.
Aug 21, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
Hawksbill Turtles Paid a High Price for Beauty
The tortoiseshell trade was a complex system that spanned the globe, and it was worse for hawksbills than previously thought.
May 22, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Giving Coral Reefs a Second Chance with Probiotics
When faced with high heat and disease, coral treated with microbial supplements fared better.
Feb 11, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Big Brother at Sea
Satellites are spying illegal fishing from space.
Nov 23, 2017 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Bloom and Bust
Algal blooms hit the housing market.
Sep 6, 2017 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Validating Tall Tales of Rogue Waves
Analyzing more than two million waves gives researchers a better idea of how rogue waves are born.
Mar 13, 2017 | 450 words, about 2 minutes