Geographic Region: Southeast Asia

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Lawyer Matthew McDavitt with materials about wedgefish

Detective McDavitt and the Curious Case of the Clown Wedgefish

Scientists were writing an obituary for this species when a lawyer turned internet sleuth found evidence of its existence in an unlikely place.

Sep 5, 2023 | 2,500 words, about 13 minutes

The Hidden Victims of the Shadow Fleet

Without their knowledge, seafarers are having their lives put at risk by shady, sanctions-busting oil smugglers.

Aug 17, 2023 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Pigs in the City

Wild pigs can swim in search of new territory—and they found it in one of the world’s most populated islands.

May 5, 2023 | 350 words, a quick read

One Great Shot: A Liquid Carpet

Climate change and other changes to coastal environments are forcing Javanese residents to build higher—if they can afford it.

Apr 28, 2023 | 200 words, 1 photo

One Great Shot: A Harlequin’s Feast

While it may be named for a comic pantomime character, the harlequin shrimp is serious about sea stars.

Oct 13, 2022 | 350 words, 1 photo

Whales in the Temple

Vietnam’s centuries-old whale worship shrines shed light on current and historical cetacean diversity and distribution.

Sep 7, 2022 | 1,600 words, about 8 minutes

One Great Shot: Bling with a Sting

A decorator crab dons its armor.

Aug 12, 2022 | 150 words, 1 photo

Scientists Had Never Seen This Elusive Whale Alive—Until Now

With DNA evidence, scientists confirm the first live sighting of the Sato’s beaked whale, which they previously knew only from whalers’ reports and carcasses.

Jul 14, 2022 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

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