In Norway, Whale Watchers Churn a “Soup of Chaos”
It’s amazing no one has died.
Jan 31, 2023 | 5,100 words, about 25 minutes
Scientific Field/Discipline: Ecology
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Don’t Overestimate Bioplastics’ Benefits
Bioplastics may avoid some of the issues associated with non-biodegradable fossil fuel–derived plastics, but they’re no panacea.
Jan 30, 2023 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Sea Otter Recovery Is Sending Ripples through the Ecosystem
On Pleasant Island, Alaska, wolves are feasting on sea otters. That’s surprisingly bad news for deer.
Jan 24, 2023 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Salt Marsh Microbes Threaten to Reshape the Atmosphere
Turf wars between microbes dictate how much carbon salt marshes store and how much methane they pump into the air.
Jan 18, 2023 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Something Fishy Is Happening Inside the Ears of Delta Smelt
Abnormalities in the ear bones of hatchery-reared delta smelt could challenge efforts to save the endangered fish.
Jan 12, 2023 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
An Australian Park Brings Back Rats
Species reintroductions often focus on the threatened and endangered. But one rewilding project in Australia shows that transplanting common species can give ecosystems a much-needed leg up.
Jan 11, 2023 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
The Fishadelphia Story
How a scientist and a gritty team of activists and students are bringing fresh fish back to Philadelphia’s underserved neighborhoods.
Jan 10, 2023 | 3,600 words, about 18 minutes
Ship Noise Kills Crabs’ Libidos
For green crabs, ship noise is like an anti–Barry White.
Jan 4, 2023 | 550 words, about 2 minutes