Isobel Whitcomb

Author bio

Isobel Whitcomb is a science journalist based in New York City, New York. Before that, she did research with the National Parks Service. She writes about evolution and the ways humans interact with their environment.

Isobel Whitcomb’s Contributions:

Sea Otters Are Reshaping the Genetics of Eelgrass Meadows

The once-imperiled marine mammal could help this vital coastal ecosystem adapt to a changing world.

Oct 14, 2021 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

We’ve Been Systematically Underestimating Sea Otters’ Historical Habitat

Estuaries once harbored thousands of otters, and now conservationists want to extend recovery efforts to California’s largest estuary: San Francisco Bay.

Feb 10, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Otter Bones Provide a Clue to an Enduring Conservation Mystery

Nearly fifty years after a failed reintroduction, a local nonprofit wants to try again—but first, they’re going back in time.

Jun 7, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

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