Ancient Vikings Settled Greenland for the Ivory

New archaeological research hints at a new reason for Vikings’ Greenland occupation.

Jul 28, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Everyone Calm Down: Shell’s Arctic Oil Surveying Isn’t Going to Kill All the Whales

If they actually start producing oil, though, that could be a different story.

Jul 27, 2015 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Stories from the Seven Seas

A weekly roundup of coastal news.

Jul 24, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Shocking: Less Bottom Trawling Means Bigger Fish

After decades of destructive policies, the North Sea’s fish stocks are finally starting to recover.

Jul 23, 2015 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Oil Sands Dilbit Causes Developmental Problems in Fish

Scientists have very little idea what the environmental effects of an oil sands “dilbit” spill would be.

Jul 22, 2015 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Where’s the Catch?

Small-scale fisheries are not so small after all.

Jul 21, 2015 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Battle for the Beach

On the US East Coast, municipalities and business owners are raising their voices to oppose plans for offshore drilling.

Jul 20, 2015 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Stories from the Seven Seas

A weird and wonderful week’s worth of coastal news.

Jul 17, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes