Coastal Job: Tuna Auction Manager
Brooks Takenaka keeps the fish flowing at the Honolulu Fish Auction.
May 28, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
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The Bright Side of the Green Crab
In Nova Scotia, a suite of innovative projects has creatively met this invasive species head on.
May 13, 2021 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
Coastal Job: Penguin Rehabilitator
Braving snapping beaks, Curtly Ambrose helps save injured or distressed penguins and other seabirds.
Apr 30, 2021 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
A Tiny Gecko with a Big Personality and Even Bigger Problem
In the United States, the Florida reef gecko could be the most vulnerable reptile to sea level rise.
Apr 29, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes
The Unlikely Success of Fish Sticks
From unappetizing “fishbricks” to cultural darlings, the 1950s convenience food has enjoyed a winning streak—no less so than during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 23, 2021 | 1,100 words, about 6 minutes
Seaspiracy Harms More Than It Educates
The appeal of the Netflix hit is that it suggests there’s one solution to the ocean’s woes. That’s not true. A marine ecologist explains.
Apr 5, 2021 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Coastal Job: Iceberg Explorer
Jill Heinerth dives into the heart of icebergs at the planet’s poles.
Mar 18, 2021 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
To Speak of the Sea in Irish
A new dictionary project aims to safeguard coastal Irish words and the unique perspectives they provide.
Mar 17, 2021 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes