Stories from the Seven Seas

Coastal stories we wish we’d written.

May 1, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Elusive Underwater Waves Hold An Uncertain Grip on the Climate

Scientists are braving the treacherous Tasman Sea to learn about internal waves.

Apr 30, 2015 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

The Salt Flats of Trapani

Don Genova discovers a crystalline link to his ancestors on the Sicilian shore.

Apr 29, 2015 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

Reluctant Saviors

How tragedy and Mediterranean migration complicates the age-old ethic of rescuing seafarers in distress.

Apr 29, 2015 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

When Predators Collide

South African seals are feasting on blue sharks.

Apr 28, 2015 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Glacier-Fed Life

Scientists are closing in on a whole new way of understanding the importance of glaciers.

Apr 27, 2015 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Five Aquarium Fish Best Left in the Ocean

For some fish, life in an aquarium dooms their very existence.

Apr 27, 2015 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Beer-battered Shrimp, Inside and Out

The leftovers from beer brewing are a surprisingly hearty meal for shrimp.

Apr 24, 2015 | 500 words, about 2 minutes