Seattle’s River of the Damned
How dams on the Skagit River impact the survival of salmon and the whales that eat them.
Jul 27, 2021 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes
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The Hard Sell of Whale Sanctuaries
As aquariums end captive-whale programs, advocates seek to build ocean-based retirement homes for the animals—but finding the right host community is a feat.
Jul 20, 2021 | 4,300 words, about 22 minutes
In Goa, the Water Runs Black
Locals near one of India’s coal-importing ports feel the effects of coal dust and are bracing for an even unhealthier future.
Jul 13, 2021 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
“Your Heart Never Forgets the Story”: 12 New Coastal Kids’ Books to Remember
From board books featuring Indigenous art to picture books highlighting solutions to the plastic problem, this season’s selections teach children about caring for the environment and each other.
Jul 8, 2021 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes
Survivor: Salmon Edition
Will different salmon species adapt before the climate votes them off the island?
Jul 6, 2021 | 4,600 words, about 23 minutes
The City, the Sparrow, and the Tempestuous Sea
The saltmarsh sparrow survives the rattle and roar of one of North America’s most populated areas, but its greatest challenge comes from the sea.
Jun 24, 2021 | 3,800 words, about 19 minutes
Honolulu: A Seabird’s Surprising Five-Star Destination
The white tern—Manu-o-Kū—has excited ornithologists, its population growing within the busiest of Hawai‘i’s urban landscapes.
Jun 23, 2021 | 3,200 words, about 16 minutes
The Gull Next Door
Your obnoxious neighbor or just a misunderstood, displaced seabird?
Jun 22, 2021 | 3,300 words, about 17 minutes