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Alaskans Have Been Photographing This Volkswagen Beetle–Sized Boulder for 33 Years

In 1990, a scientist began visually documenting Prince William Sound’s recovery from the Exxon Valdez oil spill. When funding ran out, volunteers took over.

Jun 1, 2023 | 850 words, about 4 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

Wanted: Lost Crab Traps. Reward: $5

A pioneering project is cleaning up ghost fishing gear one crab trap at a time.

May 8, 2023 | 750 words, about 3 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

For Whales and Crabbers, Finding Balance Is Getting Harder

As climate change causes more marine heatwaves, finding space for both is getting even more difficult.

Apr 6, 2023 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Are You Giving Flowers with a Side of Plastic?

A flower arrangement delivers all sorts of messages, but it can also deliver plastic waste to our environment, especially when it includes floral foam.

Feb 13, 2023 | 2,600 words, about 13 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

Farmer, the World May Not Be Your Oyster

Despite the desire for local and sustainable seafood, oyster farmers and communities from New York to Rhode Island are clashing over public access and ocean views.

Jan 17, 2023 | 3,100 words, about 16 minutes

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