Fish, Drugs, and Murder

For years, Costa Rica was synonymous with tourism, sustainability, and biodiversity. Now collapsing fisheries have led to turmoil.

Dec 12, 2017 | 2,800 words, about 14 minutes

How Many Countries Does it Take to Save a Fish?

All of them—which makes conservation difficult when your neighbors keep poaching.

Jul 11, 2017 | 5,100 words, about 25 minutes

Coral Reefs’ Fleshy Future

As oceans become more acidic, fleshy coral relatives may outcompete their reef-building counterparts.

Jul 4, 2017 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

There Is Life on a Dead Coral Reef

Even dead and dying reefs still provide essential habitats for some marine life.

Nov 30, 2016 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Meet the New “Ninja Lanternshark”

This newly discovered shark was named by the scientist’s young cousins.

Dec 22, 2015 | 350 words, a quick read

Book Review: The Battle for Paradise

A remote Costa Rican village must choose: surfing or tuna?

Dec 16, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

Consistently Lovely: the Exceptional Field Notes of Martin H. Moynihan

From gulls to squids to monkeys, a Panama-based biologist melds art and science in his highly detailed field books.

Oct 23, 2015 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

The Rama Versus the Canal

One small indigenous community is fighting the powers behind the Nicaragua Canal—will they win this round?

Aug 27, 2015 | 2,300 words, about 11 minutes