Discovering What Is Already Known
One year after its controversial “discovery,” a thriving reef in French Polynesia is raising complex ethical questions about science’s inner workings.
Jan 19, 2023 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
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Salt Marsh Microbes Threaten to Reshape the Atmosphere
Turf wars between microbes dictate how much carbon salt marshes store and how much methane they pump into the air.
Jan 18, 2023 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Decoding the Mystery of Seagrass Fairy Circles
Whether you call them gaps, rings, or fairy circles, these unexpected formations in seagrass beds are keeping scientists guessing.
Aug 17, 2022 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
In Graphic Detail: The Green Grass of the Arctic
Eelgrass and seaweed are advancing north so fast your grandkids may be crabbing and fishing in formerly polar regions.
Jul 22, 2022 | 300 words, a quick read
Letting the Sea Have Its Way
Welcome to Selsey, a community that welcomed back the marsh.
May 24, 2022 | 2,900 words, about 14 minutes
Tracking the Effects of an Eelgrass Epidemic
Even when it’s less than lethal, seagrass wasting disease leaves eelgrass reeling.
Mar 3, 2022 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Scientists Found a Nitrogen-Fixing Seagrass
Adopting a strategy that is all but unheard of in the sea, this seagrass produces an essential nutrient the same way peas do.
Jan 26, 2022 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
Solving Bali’s Rivers of Trash
A hardworking nonprofit uses simple tech, a team of volunteers, and a grand vision to harness garbage from the rivers of Bali, Indonesia.
Oct 12, 2021 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes