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
Geographic Region: Europe
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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
The Making of a Marine Pudding
In Ireland, a seaweed has a long culinary history, but its future lies in the hands of regular folks who enjoy a challenge.
Aug 25, 2022 | 1,500 words, about 7 minutes
Decoding the Mystery of Seagrass Fairy Circles
Whether you call them gaps, rings, or fairy circles, these unexpected formations in seagrass beds are keeping scientists guessing.
Aug 17, 2022 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Scientists Have Built a Real-Time Sperm Whale Collision Detection System
A computational technique offers the power to track whales in real time—a potential boon in the quest to save whales from ship strikes.
Aug 15, 2022 | 950 words, about 4 minutes
Human Pathogens Are Hitching a Ride on Floating Plastic
Studies show that various human pathogens cling to microplastics in seawater.
Jul 27, 2022 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
The Surprising Consequences of a Seaweed Switcheroo
In the ocean off southwest England, cold-water kelp is being replaced by a warm-water species, with profound effects for the local ecosystem.
Jul 11, 2022 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Letting the Sea Have Its Way
Welcome to Selsey, a community that welcomed back the marsh.
May 24, 2022 | 2,900 words, about 14 minutes