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
Species: Marine Plants
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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
Alaska Communities Try to Keep Their Whale Freezers Frozen
In the face of melting permafrost, Iñupiat communities in Alaska find new solutions to keeping traditional ice cellars cold.
Mar 6, 2023 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
How Will Creatures That Can Barely Move Handle Climate Change?
Lots of species are being forced to move to escape the heat. Some just can’t move very far.
Feb 15, 2023 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
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
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