Katarina Zimmer

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    How Fishing Could Change the Evolution of Fish

    Our appetite for fish can alter their bodies, minds, and behaviors

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    How These Fish Lost Their Memory

    The unexpected consequences of harvesting old, wise fish

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    The Problem with Problem Sharks

    Some of them seem to be repeat offenders

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    When Songbird Couples Split

    A warming climate may cause more bird couples to break up.

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    Speaking With Whales

    AI could help us understand what whales are saying. But should we talk back?

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    Excavating a Language at the End of the World

    How an old dictionary is revealing new perspectives on an Indigenous culture.

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    What’s In a Fish’s Name?

    Indigenous words for fishes open a window into endangered cultures.

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    Why Are Marine Mammals Losing Their Hair?

    Spikes in alopecia puzzle scientists—and may be a symptom of ecological disruption.

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    The Secret Messages in Ancient Storms

    Paleotempestology promises to uncover patterns of historical hurricanes—to better predict destructive weather of the future.

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    Global Warming Could Make Some Fish Less Nutritious

    The nutrient composition of ocean life is changing.