Oceanic shark and ray populations have collapsed by 70 percent over 50 yearsJanuary 27, 2021 – But there are solutions, experts say, such as regulating international trade in sharks and creating more sustainable fisheries.
The best North American railroad trips for familiesJuly 11, 2022 – Hop a train past an Alaskan glacier, through the Canadian Rockies, or along the California coast to show kids nature, history, and adventure.
A rising sea is eating away this Brazilian townOctober 21, 2021 – The encroaching Atlantic Ocean is forcing existential losses in Atafona, a tragedy occurring around the world as climate change accelerates.
Ocean warming, explainedAugust 14, 2019 – The world's seas are heating up, with far-reaching consequences.
Coral reefs in the Philippines are some of the world’s most vibrant—but in perilMay 12, 2022 – Much of the archipelago’s undersea splendor is protected, but some areas are being stressed by climate change and harmed by destructive fishing practices.
Ocean acidification, explainedAugust 07, 2019 – Excess carbon dioxide is having profound effects in the water, including putting shelled animals at risk.
How dolphins use tools, teamwork, and trickery to get their dinnerOctober 27, 2021 – From corralling fish in a ring of mud to protecting their noses with sponges, these marine mammals are ingenious foragers.
Inside the ambitious push to protect a third of the world’s oceanAugust 13, 2020 – Preserving our pristine seas will boost biodiversity, replenish fishing stocks, and store carbon.
Can science solve the seaweed problem on Mexican beaches?August 23, 2021 – A macroalgae called sargassum is spoiling coastlines from Cancún to Tulum. Here’s how researchers and resorts are combating the noxious bloom.
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Why the Caribbean Island of Grand Cayman should be on your radarJuly 17, 2022 – With its luminescent waters and powder-white sands, Grand Cayman ticks all the boxes for a classic Caribbean getaway. Yet beyond the beach, a wilder side awaits — one of flora-rich hiking trails, underwater shipwrecks and startling sea life.Orcas found to kill blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, for first timeJanuary 26, 2022 – The discovery may actually signal good news for both species, experts say.
How to stop discarded face masks from polluting the planetApril 14, 2021 – Personal protective equipment is made of plastic and isn't recyclable. Now it’s being found everywhere on earth, including the oceans. The solution isn’t complicated: Throw them away.
This stranded Venezuelan oil tanker is a potential disaster. Here's what we know.October 28, 2020 – After the U.S. tightened sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company, more than a million barrels of crude oil were abandoned offshore.
Oceans and ice are absorbing the brunt of climate changeSeptember 25, 2019 – The latest report from the IPCC highlights the dramatic toll warming has taken on the world's water.
Sharks can navigate via Earth's magnetic field, study confirms for the first timeMay 06, 2021 – Scientists have long suspected the fish can travel by sensing the magnetic field, but no one knew how—until now.
The Atlantic Ocean, explainedMarch 18, 2019 – The second-largest ocean on Earth, the Atlantic drives our weather patterns, including hurricanes, and is home to many species from sea turtles to dolphins.
