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
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When Restoring Marine Life, Clumping Works Best
Experiments in the Netherlands point to better ways of getting plants to help each other.
Aug 19, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Noise Pollution Affects Practically Everything, Even Seagrass
Seagrass may not have ears, but that doesn’t stop noise pollution from causing serious damage to the plant’s other structures.
Jul 23, 2021 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
The Bright Side of the Green Crab
In Nova Scotia, a suite of innovative projects has creatively met this invasive species head on.
May 13, 2021 | 2,200 words, about 11 minutes
The Grass Is Greener in Virginia
Once decimated by disease, eelgrass is now recovering in the state’s lagoons after scientists spent decades trying to restore it.
Jan 22, 2021 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
Fish Below Your Feet and Other Solutions for a Living Harbor
In Seattle, Singapore, and other waterfront cities around the world, engineers are creating life-enhancing designs to encourage marine biodiversity.
May 14, 2019 | 4,000 words, about 20 minutes
After Decades of Effort, the Chesapeake Bay Is Turning Around
The Chesapeake Bay’s nutrient diet is working, but the gains have been hard won. Is a decades-long run of successful restoration enough to save the cleanup effort from government cutbacks?
Aug 1, 2018 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes
Seaweed and Seagrass Buffer the Acidity of the Nearby Ocean
Oysters, mussels, and corals can especially benefit from marine vegetation’s ability to limit ocean acidification.
Feb 15, 2018 | 500 words, about 2 minutes