Cambodia’s Dirty Business
Three activists are living in exile following a campaign to expose Cambodia’s sand mining industry.
Apr 19, 2017 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Geographic Region: Southeast Asia
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Decline of Salt Farming Leads to Shorebird Shakeout
A key habitat for migratory birds, salt pans are threatened by shifting industrial priorities.
Sep 22, 2016 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Breeding Dory
When Finding Nemo was released, clownfish became the latest trendy pet. Now, as Finding Dory is about to hit the big screen, researchers race to grow captive-bred blue tangs to protect those in the wild.
May 3, 2016 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes
The Big (Coastal) Squeeze
Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Delta shoreline is at risk of getting squeezed out.
Apr 25, 2016 | 1,600 words, 19 photos
The Price of Rejection
New research uncovers hidden losses in the aquarium fish trade.
Apr 12, 2016 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Ceremonies at Sea
From Indonesia to Israel, many religious and cultural groups head to the beach to revel and repent.
Mar 29, 2016 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
A Hope for Thailand’s Shrimp Farms
A novel closed-loop design seems to be helping one Thai shrimp farmer fend off a deadly disease.
Mar 17, 2016 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Peekaboo Islands
From tides to tectonics, puzzling events have pushed these five islands under water—only for them to rise again.
Feb 22, 2016 | 650 words, about 3 minutes