Coastal Job: Sea Ice Corer
This sea ice scientist tracks methane in a changing Arctic Ocean.
Dec 3, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
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Coastal Job: Ethical Tour Guide
Puja Mitra is a pioneer for marine-wildlife viewing that emphasizes animal welfare in the tourism hotspot of Goa, India.
Oct 29, 2021 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Solving Bali’s Rivers of Trash
A hardworking nonprofit uses simple tech, a team of volunteers, and a grand vision to harness garbage from the rivers of Bali, Indonesia.
Oct 12, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes
Coastal Job: Fishing Gear Upcycler
With a spark of inspiration from a stranger, designer Ali Omar built a business by converting used fishing gear into coveted personal goods.
Oct 1, 2021 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Coastal Job: Traditional Ocean Navigator
How Nainoa Thompson learned to read the waves and tap into the magic of the Polynesian wayfinding tradition.
Sep 3, 2021 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Coastal Job: Abalone Farmer
Andrew Kim raises a coveted shellfish under a California pier.
Jul 30, 2021 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Food for a Future Planet
India’s rice farmers look to an ancient crop to prepare for a flood-prone tomorrow.
Jul 22, 2021 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes
Coastal Job: Maritime Pilot
A captain oversees the safe passage of ships into and out of the US East Coast’s busiest port.
Jul 2, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes