One Great Shot: Magic in the Minutiae
Up close, a hydroid polyp looks more like a fairy’s wand or crystal ball than an animal.
Dec 23, 2021 | 150 words, 1 photo
Geographic Region: Southeast Asia
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Solving Bali’s Rivers of Trash
A hardworking nonprofit uses simple tech, a team of volunteers, and a grand vision to harness garbage from the rivers of Bali, Indonesia.
Oct 12, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes
Mangrove Restoration Frustration
These coastal ecosystems are carbon sinks and coastline protectors, and we know how to restore them. Why have we been doing it the wrong way?
Sep 7, 2021 | 2,500 words, about 12 minutes
Facing Lockdown at Sea
Barred from docking, deprived of medical access, and left with little oversight, migrant fishers have faced abuses and vulnerabilities because of pandemic lockdowns.
May 7, 2021 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
The Quest for a Floating Utopia
Can casting away from established society to inhabit sea-based colonies save us from the problems of modern life—or are we bound to repeat our mistakes?
Apr 6, 2021 | 6,200 words, about 31 minutes
Tuna’s Last Stand
Skipjack are the world’s most abundant tuna. They’re resilient, but can they outswim our demand for this pantry staple?
Mar 2, 2021 | 2,300 words, about 11 minutes
Farming Fish in the Sky
A massive indoor fish farm will bring locally produced food to Singapore.
Feb 8, 2021 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Hold the Salt: The Promise of Little Fresh Fishes
In Southeast Asia, aquaculture production from medium-sized freshwater farms is growing quickly. Meet the quiet revolution that could sustainably feed the world.
Aug 24, 2020 | 3,300 words, about 17 minutes