Radioactive Refuges
A heavily-exploited Japanese fish found sanctuary after the 2011 Fukushima earthquake.
Jan 16, 2017 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Topic: Policy & Law
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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
The Last Trial of the Codfather
Since his release from prison in the 1980s, Carlos Rafael has ruthlessly run his Massachusetts seafood business with little regard for the law. But is there any other way to survive the gauntlet of restrictions on the New England fishing industry?
Jan 10, 2017 | 5,000 words, about 25 minutes
Reinforce and Build
The vicious cycle driving development on Florida’s most fragile beaches.
Dec 20, 2016 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
New CCGS Sir John Franklin Gets Frosty Reception
A new Canadian research ship will be named after John Franklin—but is that really a good idea?
Dec 13, 2016 | 900 words, about 4 minutes
Oft-Overlooked Jellyfisheries Are Too Big to Ignore
Jellyfish fisheries are booming, but we still don’t know if they’re a good idea.
Dec 8, 2016 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
Commercial Ships Could Be Quieter, but They Aren’t
Shipbuilding economics and lack of regulations are getting in the way of a quieter ocean.
Nov 10, 2016 | 750 words, about 3 minutes
What’s the True Scientific Value of Scientific Whaling?
A new study shows that countries that participate in lethal scientific whaling do not produce superior scientific research.
Oct 27, 2016 | 900 words, about 4 minutes