Louisiana By and Bye
Faced with the loss of their wetlands, Louisianians attempt to rebuild barrier islands for the benefit of coastal communities and the state’s beloved brown pelicans.
Nov 2, 2021 | 7 min
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Letting Carbon Sink with the Fishes
Fish fall to the seafloor when they die, sequestering carbon in the deep. Our penchant for catching big fish is breaking the cycle.
Oct 13, 2021 | 1 min 50 sec
Plight of the Pajarada
In Patagonia, seabirds and artisanal hake fishers have a long-established relationship. Industrial fishers, not so much—and it’s not good for the birds.
Aug 10, 2021 | 8 min 50 sec
Sunflower Stars Now Critically Endangered
Though sunflower star numbers have plummeted, scientists are holding out hope for these once-common denizens of the Pacific.
Dec 11, 2020 | 2 min 40 sec
It’s Time to Listen
Researchers capitalized on a summer without cruise ship traffic to hear how whales respond to a quieter underwater world.
Dec 1, 2020 | 6 min 45 sec
The Ochre Sea Star
Meet the unassuming intertidal predator that turns its prey into soup.
Nov 4, 2020 | 1 min 15 sec
The Extravagant Pageantry of Nudibranchs
With their wild colors and mesmerizing shapes, sea slugs bring pizzazz to the seafloor.
Nov 3, 2020 | 3 min 20 sec
Hiding in Plain Light
A natural phenomenon of light and waves helps prey fish use stealth when running from predators.
Jun 30, 2020 | 2 min