In Graphic Detail: Six Coral Continents
Coral reefs are some of the most imperiled ecosystems on the planet, but the largest and most connected reef networks might just have what it takes to survive.
Oct 21, 2022 | 450 words, about 2 minutes
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One Great Shot: A Harlequin’s Feast
While it may be named for a comic pantomime character, the harlequin shrimp is serious about sea stars.
Oct 13, 2022 | 350 words, 1 photo
In Graphic Detail: Choked Off
Ships around the world deal with the same kind of aggravation as commuters on terra firma—dreaded choke points where traffic comes to a standstill.
Sep 23, 2022 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
One Great Shot: Beauty in Bones
Photographer Jake Wilton managed to trace an oily slick to a remarkable skeleton, just in time.
Sep 15, 2022 | 250 words, 1 photo
A Bear’s Necessities
Coastal black bears on Vancouver Island are picky buyers when it comes to shopping for den sites—but their preferences clash with logging practices.
Aug 23, 2022 | 9 min 30 sec
In Graphic Detail: No Coastline Left Untouched
Human activities on land and in the ocean are degrading shorelines around the world. No coastal region is entirely free from our influence.
Aug 19, 2022 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
One Great Shot: Bling with a Sting
A decorator crab dons its armor.
Aug 12, 2022 | 150 words, 1 photo
In Graphic Detail: The Green Grass of the Arctic
Eelgrass and seaweed are advancing north so fast your grandkids may be crabbing and fishing in formerly polar regions.
Jul 22, 2022 | 300 words, a quick read