Environment
The Genius of Fishing with Tidal Weirs
Native and non-native scientists have come together to counter overfishing with an ancient practice.
The Ocean Is Having Trouble Breathing
A drop in oxygen levels is putting ocean ecosystems on life support.
The Portentous Comeback of Humpback Whales
Humpbacks are returning to pre-whaling populations with a warning about ocean ecosystems.
The Man Who Seduced the World with Whale Songs
Roger Payne sparked the anti-whaling movement. He’s not done yet.
All the Biomass on Earth
Our planet supports 8.7 million species. Here’s how they break down.
Trillions of Bacteria Are Screaming with Light
Great writers waxed poetic over “milky seas.” Here’s the science behind the glow.
The Hunt for Milky Seas
Can Moby-Dick help us find one of Earth’s rarest large-scale natural wonders?
The Witness Is a Whale
Uncovering one of the greatest environmental crimes of the 20th century.
The Man Who Seduced the World with Whale Songs
Roger Payne sparked the anti-whaling movement. He’s not done yet.


