Huh, Our Fake Beach Is Good for Sharks
In the Canary Islands, endangered angelsharks and European tourists are attracted to the same habitat which, for once, isn’t bad for the wildlife.
May 30, 2023 | 1,800 words, about 6 minutes
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Months After It Was Accepted, a Lauded Agreement to Protect Indian Ocean Tuna Is Falling Apart
Championed by conservationists and coastal nations, the plan restricts the use of fish aggregating devices—tools that enable massive catches. To much fanfare, it was accepted. Now, the agreement’s future seems bleak.
May 29, 2023 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
One Great Shot: Gimme Shelter
In the open ocean, where shelter is rare, young fish find safety under stunning blue hydroids.
May 19, 2023 | 300 words, 1 photo
For Atlantic Canada, Fishing Season Brings Yet More Violence
East Coast fishers have weathered arson, gunshots, and harassment. Conflict and turmoil will likely continue until the Canadian government addresses Indigenous rights head-on.
May 15, 2023 | 1,500 words, about 7 minutes
Marine Wonders Explained
Find answers to some head-scratching marine science questions—from nudibranch sex to the misnomer red tides—in this series of five short videos.
May 12, 2023 | 5 videos
The Gruesome Ways Volcanoes Kill Fish
Whether the eruption is underwater or on land, fish don’t have an easy time dealing with nature’s fury.
Apr 26, 2023 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Campaigners Call for the European Union to Use a Fossil Fuel Tax to Fund Decarbonization
Nixing fuel subsidies for fishers could help pay for a transition to low-carbon fisheries.
Apr 21, 2023 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Deep-Sea Mining’s Dirty Dilemma
Mining promises to kick up a bunch of seafloor-smothering sediment. The question is: how much?
Apr 20, 2023 | 850 words, about 4 minutes