Salt Marsh Microbes Threaten to Reshape the Atmosphere
Turf wars between microbes dictate how much carbon salt marshes store and how much methane they pump into the air.
Jan 18, 2023 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Oceanographic Region: Atlantic Ocean
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Farmer, the World May Not Be Your Oyster
Despite the desire for local and sustainable seafood, oyster farmers and communities from New York to Rhode Island are clashing over public access and ocean views.
Jan 17, 2023 | 3,100 words, about 16 minutes
The Fishadelphia Story
How a scientist and a gritty team of activists and students are bringing fresh fish back to Philadelphia’s underserved neighborhoods.
Jan 10, 2023 | 3,600 words, about 18 minutes
Ship Noise Kills Crabs’ Libidos
For green crabs, ship noise is like an anti–Barry White.
Jan 4, 2023 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Is Sausage the Missing Link in the Great Bait Debate?
Lobster and snow crab fisheries are booming, but the bait used to catch them—herring and mackerel—is not, so the search for alternative baits is on.
Nov 29, 2022 | 3,700 words, about 19 minutes
Coastal Job: Underwater Cave Ecologist
Fernando Calderón-Gutiérrez explores life that thrives in deep, dark underwater caves around the world.
Nov 28, 2022 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
One Great Shot: High Stakes Humpback Rescue
A biologist-photographer attempts to save one of his subjects from entanglement.
Nov 18, 2022 | 350 words, 1 photo
Coastal Job: Sauna Master
Sofia Green helps guests stay hot in the sauna and safe in the cold fjord.
Nov 17, 2022 | 650 words, about 3 minutes