Coastal Job: Seaweed Harvester

Amanda Swinimer specializes in hand-selecting seaweeds while snorkeling.

Feb 28, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Maritime Funeral Provider

Captain Brad White grants eco-conscious people their final wish: a blue burial.

Feb 22, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Five Ways to Float Your Boat

Big ships are built on land. Here are five ways to get them in the water.

Oct 17, 2016 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Meals on Keels

Throughout history, dining at sea has called for creativity and a strong stomach.

Jul 8, 2016 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Whale Graveyards

High and dry and surprisingly littered with whale bones.

Mar 18, 2016 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

The Original Container Ships

Big ships plus lots of money equaled handy profits for Spain when it ran the world’s first trans-Pacific trading enterprise.

Nov 20, 2015 | 700 words, about 3 minutes