In Graphic Detail: Most Common Throat-Piercing Fish Bones

Researchers in Japan figure out which fish species cause fish eaters the most problems.

May 20, 2022 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

In Graphic Detail: The Right Whales Aren’t All Right

But the news isn’t all bad.

Apr 22, 2022 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Solving Tuna’s Dolphin By-catch Problem

The number of dolphins drowning in nets set for yellowfin in the eastern Pacific has plummeted more than 99 percent, but there’s a hitch.

Mar 18, 2022 | 250 words, a quick read

Coral Versus Climate

Coral reefs are projected to do really poorly as climate change accelerates, but most of our data comes from lab studies. How have corals actually responded to an already-changing ocean?

Dec 17, 2020 | Interactive feature

For Oceans Day, 15 Stories from Five Seas

Around here, every day is Oceans Day.

Jun 8, 2018 | Interactive map

The Truth about Shrimp Rings

A seasonal snack with a sinister story.

Dec 4, 2017 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Eau Canada

We have the longest coastline in the world and the best stories (sorry).

Jun 30, 2017 | Interactive map

Plastics Without Borders

The theme of World Oceans Day is plastic pollution prevention. From the shores of Vancouver, British Columbia, to the floor of the Baltic Sea, here’s a map of stories that tackle the issue.

Jun 8, 2017 | Interactive map