Chloe Williams

Author bio

Chloe Williams is a science journalist based in Edmonton, Alberta, covering the environment and health. Her work has been featured in Popular Science, Audubon, and Yale Environment 360, among other publications. When she’s not hunched over behind her desk, you’ll likely find her chasing adventures in the outdoors.

Chloe Williams’s Contributions:

a researcher microinjects germ cells into the peritoneal cavity of a newly hatched rainbow trout

Surrogacy Across Species

Scientists can now borrow the bodies of one fish species to produce another—whether they should, though, is an open question.

Sep 28, 2021 | 2,300 words, about 12 minutes

A kelp gull pecks at the back of a southern right whale off Valdes Peninsula, Argentina

Peck by Peck, Seabirds Are Eating Live Whales

Giant petrels see surfaced whales as a swimming snack bar.

Oct 15, 2020 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Fish skin tanner Tracy Williams holding fish skin

The Art of Turning Fish into Leather

Fish skin leather was once common in fishing communities; now artisans and designers are breathing new life into the tradition.

Apr 28, 2020 | 2,900 words, about 15 minutes

As Shipwrecks Rust, Oil Spills Are Imminent

After decades at the bottom of the sea, thousands of corroded Second World War wrecks threaten to spill their oil into the South Pacific.

Sep 16, 2019 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Detail of microplastics mixed with sand from a beach

Microplastics Are Highly Diverse and Those Differences Matter

The small pieces of plastics that pollute our oceans are more diverse than we make them out to be. Recognizing their variety may help us find solutions.

May 15, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

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