The Very Hungry Urchins
Researchers are restoring the Caribbean’s surprising, spiky custodians, which gobble up the algae smothering coral reefs.
Jul 30, 2024 | 1,900 words, about 9 minutes
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Horseshoe Crabs Have Been Hiding Out in the Marsh
Scientists know so much, and yet so little.
Jul 10, 2024 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
More Whale Falls Found off Los Angeles than in the Rest of the World Combined
A mysterious discovery reveals how little we know about the deep ocean.
Jul 3, 2024 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
The Owls Who Came From Away
Over the past 80 years, one of the most resilient and hearty owls has practically engulfed a continent. Not everyone is pleased.
Jul 2, 2024 | 3,500 words, about 18 minutes
The Estuary Smothered by a Thousand Logs
For decades, scientists have known that allowing the timber industry to store logs in estuaries kills marine life. So why does British Columbia still permit it?
Jun 25, 2024 | 2,500 words, about 13 minutes
A Step Forward in Stingray Science
A California researcher and his team simulate stepping on round rays to learn more about how, why, and when the animals strike.
Jun 11, 2024 | 1,700 words, about 9 minutes
One Great Shot: Are You Ready for This, Jelly?
During a nighttime dive, a veteran underwater photographer captured a tiny fish’s cunning effort to find a safe spot in a dark sea.
Jun 7, 2024 | 200 words, 1 photo
Sailing in Alaska? Watch Out for Tsunamis
Tour boat operators and cruise ship captains face a growing hazard: tsunamis generated by collapsing cliffs. If disaster strikes, what should they do?
Jun 5, 2024 | 1,300 words, about 6 minutes