Biology Versus Bones: the Case of the Cape Flattery Fur Seal

The fishing rights of Olympic Peninsula tribes hinge on solving the identity of Cape Flattery’s fur seals.

Apr 3, 2017 | 1,200 words, about 6 minutes

Cannabis Chronnoisseurs Are Tapping the Budding Fish-Friendly Pot Business

No longer forced to operate in the shadows, marijuana growers are learning to make their farming friendlier for fish.

Mar 20, 2017 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

The Fisheries Scientist Who Saw the Future

Why are we still struggling to implement recommendations for fisheries management made nearly 150 years ago?

Mar 15, 2017 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Is China’s Hands-Off Approach to Fisheries Producing More Fish?

China’s fishers indiscriminately target predators as well as prey, putting different pressures on the ecosystem.

Feb 23, 2017 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Proposed Policies Could Make America Overfished Again

A new “fish bill” could weaken regulations that have helped fisheries recover across the United States.

Feb 22, 2017 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Political Suppression of Science: Lessons from Canada

Canadian scientists are lending support to worried American peers.

Jan 23, 2017 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Radioactive Refuges

A heavily-exploited Japanese fish found sanctuary after the 2011 Fukushima earthquake.

Jan 16, 2017 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Tapping the Freshwater Ocean Under the Sea

Vast stores of fresh water exist deep beneath the seafloor—but who gets to decide how they’re used?

Jan 11, 2017 | 850 words, about 4 minutes