Plankton Bloom Heralded Earth’s Greatest Extinction
Nutrient runoff may have triggered a burst of marine life before death set in.
Sep 15, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
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Stories from the Seven Seas
A weekly roundup of coastal news.
Sep 11, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Like Habitat for Humanity, but for Seabirds
Artificial burrows can provide nesting habitat for birds in need.
Sep 10, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
China Has a Microplastic Pollution Problem
On Chinese beaches, researchers found microplastic concentrations thousands of times higher than in some other countries.
Sep 9, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
The Consequences of Eradicating an Introduced Species
Researchers are investigating the complex case of Tasmanian cordgrass.
Sep 8, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Stories from the Seven Seas
A weekly roundup of coastal news.
Sep 4, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Portland Brewery Goes “Salmon-Safe”
Hopworks Urban Brewery is the first beer maker to achieve a new environmental certification.
Sep 3, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Where Do Fish Go in a Storm?
Pounding rain and whipping winds affect fish, too.
Sep 2, 2015 | 400 words, about 2 minutes