An Illustrated Tribute to the Sato’s Beaked Whale
These shy animals eluded humans for so long. This is the story of their discovery.
Dec 29, 2022 | 39-panel comic
Geographic Region: East Asia
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River Deltas Are Running Out of Land
Estimates of many deltas’ stabilities in the face of sea level rise were overoptimistic.
Sep 28, 2022 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
The Mysterious, Vexing, and Utterly Engrossing Search for the Origin of Eels
To save endangered eels, researchers have been working for decades to figure out where they reproduce.
Sep 13, 2022 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
In Graphic Detail: Most Common Throat-Piercing Fish Bones
Researchers in Japan figure out which fish species cause fish eaters the most problems.
May 20, 2022 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
The Great Bear Rainforest’s Great Big Whales
British Columbia’s Kitimat fjord is an unlikely home for massive fin whales, and scientists are beginning to understand what makes the area so attractive.
Jan 10, 2022 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Bears in Alaska’s Hallo Bay Are Changing What They Eat
It’s out with fish and in with berries and leafy greens—but scientists aren’t entirely sure why.
Jan 6, 2022 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
China’s Surprisingly Robust System of Marine Protection
China is not slouching on its marine protection efforts—domestically, at least.
Jan 5, 2022 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Why Shipping Shit Is a Good Idea
Ancient cultures knew the value of their excrement. Given the current environmental emergencies, it’s time we resurrect their wisdom.
Nov 16, 2021 | 2,100 words, about 10 minutes