Coal on the Javan Coast

A coal power boom is threatening the coastline and communities of an Indonesian island.

Sep 5, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

One Great Shot: Hitching a Ride

For the paper nautilus, a jellyfish provides the perfect floatie.

Sep 3, 2019 | 100 words, 1 photo

Raising Giants

The Philippines has spent three decades restoring legendary clams—some that can grow to 500 kilograms, the biggest in the world!

Aug 20, 2019 | 2,000 words, 12 photos and videos

The Hidden Light Show Below

Did you know that reefs can glow? Photographer Louise Murray dips into the dark seas to capture the spectacle of marine fluorescence.

Jun 25, 2019 | 1,000 words, 13 photos

The Tough Sell of Turtle-Saving Tech

Sea turtle excluder devices are simple. Getting them adopted is anything but.

May 7, 2019 | 2,600 words, about 13 minutes

Singapore Wants to Build Massive Floating Suburbs

Vast complexes of floating rafts would support apartment buildings on the sea.

May 2, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

One Great Shot: DIY Gold Mining

A resourceful Filipino diver hunts for gold on the ocean floor.

Apr 12, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo

Born to Swim

In Southeast Asia, sea nomads known as the Bajau offer a glimpse into how humans may have adapted to an aquatic way of life.

Mar 26, 2019 | 4,600 words, about 23 minutes