The Defenders of Muscle Beach

Some beaches have mussels. This one has muscles.

Jul 26, 2016 | 5 min 30 sec

Solidarity and the Art of Sustainable Lobster Fishing

In Punta Allen, Mexico, a lobster fishing cooperative supports the community and the environment.

May 17, 2016 | 4 min 45 sec

Where Dead Whales Go to Live

Take a peek behind the scenes at the Smithsonian Institution’s marine mammal warehouses.

May 2, 2016 | 3 min 30 sec

The Big (Coastal) Squeeze

Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Delta shoreline is at risk of getting squeezed out.

Apr 25, 2016 | 1,600 words, 19 photos

Infographic: Get the Hell Off My Beach

Coastal access laws around the world.

Apr 15, 2016 | Infographic

The Right to Roam

Scotland’s liberal access laws make life a whole lot better for everyone.

Apr 5, 2016 | 3 min 30 sec

The Micro Monsters Beneath Your Beach Blanket

Little things live big lives between grains of sand.

Mar 21, 2016 | 1,700 words, 8 photos

The Race for Arctic Oil

Oil companies have always looked north for vast oil fields, and they won’t stop any time soon.

Feb 8, 2016 | Infographic