Epishelf Lakes: an Ecosystem Facing Extinction

A mysterious Arctic ecosystem that scientists barely understand is about to disappear forever.

Sep 1, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

Are Marine Reserves Working?

A new scientific review explores if marine reserves are doing what we hoped.

Aug 31, 2015 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Stories from the Seven Seas

A weekly roundup of coastal news.

Aug 28, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Trial by Fire: the End of the Beothuk

Traces of a mysterious fire, recently discovered, signal the beginning of the end of the indigenous culture.

Aug 27, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

New Orleans Is Katrina-Ready—Is it Also Ready for the Future?

Climate change, rising sea levels, and strengthening storms mean the new levees, pumps, and barriers might not be enough.

Aug 26, 2015 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Is Deep-Sea Mining a Savior or a Scourge?

Experts weigh in on Solwara 1, the world’s first pilot project to mine the deep sea.

Aug 25, 2015 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Five Years On, Cholera Threatens to Become Endemic in Haiti

Ongoing investigations suggest cholera is establishing itself in the environment.

Aug 24, 2015 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Stories from the Seven Seas

A weekly roundup of coastal news.

Aug 21, 2015 | 650 words, about 3 minutes