Overheated Reefs Are Caught in a Vicious Carbon Cycle

A Mediterranean reef is turning tropical and could contribute to global warming.

Mar 16, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Putting Names to Fishers’ Unidentified Sharks

Most sharks and rays caught in the Mediterranean are not identified to a species level, which hampers conservation efforts.

Jun 13, 2019 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

How a Far-Flung Group of Scientists Claimed the Ocean Discovery XPRIZE

Advances made to win XPRIZE will help with the quest to map the seafloor—an effort with scientific and industrial appeal.

Jun 5, 2019 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

In the Future, Jellyfish Slime May Be the Solution to Microplastic Pollution

Slimy, sticky jellyfish mucus can extract gold nanoparticles from water—now scientists are working to see if its adhesive properties extend to plastics, too.

Feb 28, 2019 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Common Octopuses Get Uncommon Houses

In the Mediterranean, octopuses adapt easily to artificial homes.

Nov 28, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Thousands of Tonnes of Shellfish Have Died in Southern France

Despite the losses, hopes remain high that environmental management measures can save the shellfish industry from even more devastation.

Sep 14, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Can Fish Tell When a Diver Is Armed?

Scientists test whether fish really can tell if a diver is holding a speargun.

Aug 27, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Catalonia’s Conflicted Effort to Save Red Coral

Efforts by the secessionist autonomous community to protect red coral were hampered by the central government.

Aug 17, 2018 | 950 words, about 4 minutes