The Fishermen of Lesbos
Those most familiar with the waters off Lesbos, Greece, are putting aside their fishing nets to help refugees.
Aug 18, 2016 | 5 min 15 sec
Topic: Policy & Law
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Taking a Buyout from the Beach
A market-based initiative could help people escape from deteriorating beaches.
Aug 18, 2016 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Welcome to the Arctic, Fish
As the climate changes, the Arctic Ocean beckons Pacific salmon and other species. How will we fish responsibly?
Aug 16, 2016 | 3,400 words, about 17 minutes
The Plan to Ship Oil Through the “Graveyard of the Pacific”
The largest oil-by-rail terminal in the US would double oil shipments through the Columbia River.
Aug 2, 2016 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Closing the Port to Illegal Fishers
A new international agreement should help strip illegal fishers’ access to the market.
Jul 28, 2016 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Protests and Prison Time: the Fight Over Malé’s “Friendship Bridge”
The public closure of a beloved surfing site has sparked unease in the Maldivian capital.
Jul 21, 2016 | 1,100 words, about 5 minutes
Fishing With Cyanide
A small study finds US retailers are selling fish caught using the illegal technique.
Jun 30, 2016 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Brexit Vote Will Likely Cause Problems for UK Fishers
Fishers were part of the “Leave” push, but it may not work out as they’d hoped.
Jun 29, 2016 | 550 words, about 2 minutes