Out of the Frying Pan, into the Wetlands

Lucky horseshoe crabs get moved away from areas where they’re on the menu.

Aug 14, 2017 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Feeding the Virgins

The US Virgin Islands are vulnerable to food shortages, but two innovative agricultural projects are getting things growing.

Jul 17, 2017 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Money Might Not Be Enough to Stop the Lionfish Invasion

In Mexico, officials consider a tax on divers to help fight invasive lionfish.

Jul 7, 2017 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

A Data Plan for Fish

OurFish app opens a window into small-scale fishing.

Jun 29, 2017 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Chesapeake Bay’s Misguided War on the Ray

Science can go wrong—sometimes with deadly consequences.

Jun 14, 2017 | 1,800 words, about 9 minutes

Putting the Local in Marine Conservation

A new proposal for a code of conduct considers marine protection and the needs of people.

Jun 5, 2017 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

God or Geology? The Genesis of Ram’s Bridge

Secular and religious Indians are butting heads over the origin of an important shoal.

May 31, 2017 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

The Wild West of Deep-Sea Mining

The International Seabed Authority is racing to draft regulations for the nascent deep-sea mining industry.

May 19, 2017 | 900 words, about 4 minutes