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

Coastal Job: Fishing Gear Upcycler

With a spark of inspiration from a stranger, designer Ali Omar built a business by converting used fishing gear into coveted personal goods.

Oct 1, 2021 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Mangrove Restoration Frustration

These coastal ecosystems are carbon sinks and coastline protectors, and we know how to restore them. Why have we been doing it the wrong way?

Sep 7, 2021 | 2,500 words, about 12 minutes

Illegal Fishing Is Devastating Kenya’s Sea Turtles

With reduced oversight because of COVID-19, illegal fishers and poachers are taking a heavy toll on the sea turtle populations near Marereni, Kenya.

Jun 17, 2021 | 450 words, about 2 minutes