The Plastic Cradles of Life
Trash heaps deep in the ocean have attracted an array of creatures to live—and even spawn—on them. Are these dumps actually biodiversity hotspots?
Apr 15, 2021 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
Geographic Region: East Asia
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On the Trail of the Giant Squid
Advances in genetic research are creating new ways to hunt for this most mysterious of creatures.
Dec 7, 2020 | 950 words, about 4 minutes
Fukushima’s Radioactive Wastewater Dilemma
What to do with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of contaminated water?
Nov 26, 2020 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes
This Mommy Shark Has a Unique Way of Making Babies
Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo.
Oct 21, 2020 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
How North Korea Built a Fleet of Ghost Ships
North Korean policies are driving fishermen—desperate, hungry, and ill-equipped—into dangerous, distant waters.
Sep 29, 2020 | 1,900 words, about 10 minutes
Potential Perils of a Modern-Day Silk Road
With new and expanded ports, China’s Belt and Road Initiative could further threaten ailing marine life.
Apr 23, 2020 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
A Volcano, an Earthquake, and a Typhoon Put Sea Life to the Test
Back-to-back natural disasters off the Taiwan coast give researchers the opportunity to observe adaptations to changing ocean conditions in real time.
Jan 17, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Japan’s Wildlife Is Still Reeling from the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami
An unlikely indicator shows the ecosystem in Sendai Bay, Japan, has yet to recover—and perhaps never will.
Jan 15, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes