Caviar Pizzas, New Money, and the Death of an Ancient Fish

Fancy fish eggs have become the latest luxury good to go viral on social media, raising questions about the future of sturgeon.

Dec 10, 2024 | 4,700 words, about 24 minutes

The Other Side of the World’s Largest Dam Removal

Removing dams from the Klamath River in Northern California seems like a clear win for fish and rivers. Why do some locals hate it?

Nov 12, 2024 | 7,300 words, about 36 minutes

One Great Shot: Swallows Cave Spotlight

A unique sea cave in Tonga draws divers and underwater photographers to its otherworldly beauty.

Oct 30, 2024 | 200 words, 1 photo

Where the Rivers Run Pink

Non-native pink salmon have swarmed Norway’s rivers, prompting a relentless—and potentially fruitless—fight to beat back the invaders.

Oct 8, 2024 | 5,200 words, about 26 minutes

One Great Shot: The Big Eye of the Storm

A photographer chanced upon a pot-of-gold shot while snorkeling in Seychelles.

Sep 25, 2024 | 250 words, 1 photo

The Poachers Who Could Save Mexico’s Vaquita

Vaquita have long been collateral damage for Mexico’s totoaba fishers, but conservationists believe there’s a solution. The only hitch? It’s illegal.

Sep 24, 2024 | 3,700 words, about 18 minutes

Do Marine Animals Need Wildlife Bridges, Too?

Human infrastructure can hinder the mobility of marine animals.

Sep 10, 2024 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Saltwater Aquaculture Is More Climate-Friendly than Freshwater Aquaculture

As the aquaculture industry grows, new research finds that seafoods raised in marine waters have a smaller carbon footprint than those raised in fresh water.

Aug 30, 2024 | 600 words, about 3 minutes