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Lawyer Matthew McDavitt with materials about wedgefish

Detective McDavitt and the Curious Case of the Clown Wedgefish

Scientists were writing an obituary for this species when a lawyer turned internet sleuth found evidence of its existence in an unlikely place.

Sep 5, 2023 | 2,500 words, about 13 minutes

1647 engraving showing the Beacon Island massacre of survivors of the Batavia shipwreck

The Batavia’s Story of Mutiny and Murder Gets a New Chapter

Archaeologists have unearthed new evidence of the 400-year-old bloodshed on a remote Australian island.

Aug 23, 2023 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes

The Hidden Victims of the Shadow Fleet

Without their knowledge, seafarers are having their lives put at risk by shady, sanctions-busting oil smugglers.

Aug 17, 2023 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

The Coral That Does It with the Lights On

Scientific wisdom says corals reproduce at night. But on reefs around the Indo-Pacific, sex also happens in broad daylight.

Jul 28, 2023 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Coastal Job: Great Barrier Reef Ranger

Larissa Hale leads a network of Indigenous women rangers who are working to preserve the Great Barrier Reef.

Jul 24, 2023 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Months After It Was Accepted, a Lauded Agreement to Protect Indian Ocean Tuna Is Falling Apart

Championed by conservationists and coastal nations, the plan restricts the use of fish aggregating devices—tools that enable massive catches. To much fanfare, it was accepted. Now, the agreement’s future seems bleak.

May 29, 2023 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Pigs in the City

Wild pigs can swim in search of new territory—and they found it in one of the world’s most populated islands.

May 5, 2023 | 350 words, a quick read

One Great Shot: A Liquid Carpet

Climate change and other changes to coastal environments are forcing Javanese residents to build higher—if they can afford it.

Apr 28, 2023 | 200 words, 1 photo

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