Common Octopuses Get Uncommon Houses
In the Mediterranean, octopuses adapt easily to artificial homes.
Nov 28, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Oceanographic Region: Mediterranean Sea
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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
The Fish That Gave Too Much
The Italian fish sauce—colatura—is made from anchovies and literally adds the Mediterranean into the famously healthy Mediterranean diet. So many good things, however, have a downside.
Jul 24, 2018 | 3,100 words, about 16 minutes
Historical Art Paints a Picture of Past Shark Abundance
Researchers comb through art and literature to illuminate the ancient ecology of the Mediterranean Sea.
May 22, 2018 | 1,500 words, about 8 minutes
Cannibal Lizard Snags a Mouthful
Researchers spotted one Aegean wall lizard eating another for the first time.
May 10, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Did Ancient Greeks Sail to Canada?
Researchers think Plutarch’s De Facie tells the tale of Greek sailors making the treacherous transatlantic crossing. They dug into the science to show how it could have happened.
Feb 1, 2018 | 1,800 words, about 9 minutes