In Graphic Detail: Humans Scare More Reef Fishes Than Sharks Do

Understanding the extent to which humans impact the behavior of life underwater is crucial for research and conservation.

Jul 10, 2023 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Pigs in the City

Wild pigs can swim in search of new territory—and they found it in one of the world’s most populated islands.

May 5, 2023 | 350 words, a quick read

In Graphic Detail: What’s on the Menu for Killer Whales?

From herring to narwhal to seal, killer whale diets vary across the North Atlantic.

Apr 14, 2023 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Sharks in Parks

Some marine reserves are unintentionally helping coastal sharks thrive.

Mar 17, 2023 | 350 words, a quick read

In Graphic Detail: Gray Whales in Flux

The number of gray whales in the eastern North Pacific Ocean was a cause for celebration a few years ago. What happened?

Jan 26, 2023 | 300 words, a quick read

In Graphic Detail: The Polar Silk Route

China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative aims to link much of the world through road, rail, and maritime networks, including ice-free routes through the Arctic.

Dec 22, 2022 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Mining the Shallow Seas

While ocean advocates worry about the race to mine the deep sea, mining in shallow seas off coastlines is already a reality.

Nov 25, 2022 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Six Coral Continents

Coral reefs are some of the most imperiled ecosystems on the planet, but the largest and most connected reef networks might just have what it takes to survive.

Oct 21, 2022 | 450 words, about 2 minutes