Stormier Seas Keep Fishers on Shore

As climate change fuels more extreme weather, fishers in western Madagascar and around the world are facing shrinking opportunities to fish.

Jan 9, 2023 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

New Nests Help African Penguins Beat the Heat

Artificial ceramic nests deployed on penguin colonies in South Africa could shield the endangered seabirds from rising temperatures.

Nov 23, 2022 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Murder at Sea

When a grainy video of a grisly mass shooting on the high seas surfaced, one determined detective and a host of NGOs went on a quest for justice.

Oct 18, 2022 | 7,900 words, about 40 minutes

A Reckoning for Big Oil in the Niger Delta

Communities impacted by crude oil spills along Nigeria’s coastline are successfully taking oil companies to task.

Jun 23, 2022 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes

Africa’s Sinking Coastal Heritage

Dozens of important cultural, social, and ecological sites are already at risk from climate hazards.

May 19, 2022 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Mothering Mozambique’s Mangroves Back to Life

Villagers along the Limpopo River are restoring an estuary and securing their food supply, one mangrove at a time.

Apr 21, 2022 | 1,600 words, about 8 minutes

In Their Legal Victory over Shell, South Africa’s Indigenous Communities Continue to Assert Their Power

South Africa’s High Court sided with Indigenous communities citing, in part, their deep cultural connection to the ocean.

Feb 7, 2022 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes

As African Penguins Go Hungry, a Debate Rages in South Africa: Who Gets the Fish?

They’ve been robbed of eggs and guano, soaked in oil, and stung by killer bees—now a dispute about numbers could clinch their future.

Feb 4, 2022 | 4,200 words, about 21 minutes