Reefs De Rigueur

Fish ear stones may offer a verdict on the environmental value of oil rig reefs.

May 26, 2015 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Close Encounters with a Big Squid

Giant squid are so elusive they seem mythical. Here are five places that prove they’re real.

May 11, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Elusive Underwater Waves Hold An Uncertain Grip on the Climate

Scientists are braving the treacherous Tasman Sea to learn about internal waves.

Apr 30, 2015 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Five Aquarium Fish Best Left in the Ocean

For some fish, life in an aquarium dooms their very existence.

Apr 27, 2015 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Australia’s Extremophile Coral Could Be Key to Saving the World’s Reefs

These resilient corals can handle conditions that would decimate other species.

Apr 22, 2015 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Coastal Villages that Moved Away

Build a dam, Sam. Set off a bomb, Dom. Block a view, Lou. There are at least 50 ways to move your coastal village, but we’ve narrowed it down to five.

Apr 22, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Building a More Ethical Aquarium

Tropical fish collectors are loving the ocean to death. As the toll on reefs becomes better known, some public aquariums look for ways to lighten their environmental footprint.

Apr 22, 2015 | 1,600 words, about 8 minutes

Now It’s Personal

They’re not just for restaurant suggestions. Personalization technologies can bring individual creatures right to your mobile device (and conservation may never be the same).

Apr 22, 2015 | 1,800 words, about 9 minutes