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

Coastal Job: Tuna Auction Manager

Brooks Takenaka keeps the fish flowing at the Honolulu Fish Auction.

May 28, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

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