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
Geographic Region: East Asia
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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
Surrogacy Across Species
Scientists can now borrow the bodies of one fish species to produce another—whether they should, though, is an open question.
Sep 28, 2021 | 2,300 words, about 12 minutes
The Bro Bonds of Sperm Whales
Whether for survival or for friendship, male sperm whales travel the seas with the boys.
Apr 26, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Seeing Inside the Newly Discovered Emperor Dumbo Octopus
The discovery of the emperor Dumbo octopus stemmed from the use of nondestructive MRI and CT scans—techniques that could revolutionize taxonomy.
Apr 22, 2021 | 950 words, about 4 minutes