Not all underwater reefs are made of coral − the US has created artificial reefs from sunken ships, radio towers, boxcars and even voting machines
Artificial reefs are structures that humans put in place underwater that create habitat for sea life. A new study shows for the first time how much of the US ocean floor they cover.
Jan. 18, 2024 • ~9 min
I set out to investigate where silky sharks travel − and by chance documented a shark's amazing power to regenerate its sabotaged fin
After scientists’ GPS tracking tag was violently removed from one shark’s dorsal fin, they were in for a surprise: The wound didn’t just heal, but the missing tissue grew back.
Jan. 9, 2024 • ~8 min
What happens to the ocean if we take out all the fish? A marine ecologist explains the complex roles fish play in their ecosystem
There are so many fish in the ocean that if you took them out, important habitats and food sources for many creatures would be lost.
Jan. 8, 2024 • ~6 min
We used AI and satellite imagery to map ocean activities that take place out of sight, including fishing, shipping and energy development
A new study reveals that 75% of the world’s industrial fishing vessels are hidden from public view.
Jan. 3, 2024 • ~10 min
Shipwrecks teem with underwater life, from microbes to sharks
When ships sink, they add artificial structures to the seafloor that can quickly become diverse, ecologically important underwater communities.
Dec. 19, 2023 • ~9 min
Stones inside fish ears mark time like tree rings – and now they're helping us learn about climate change
My team studied bluefin tuna otoliths to learn why some populations are recovering faster than others.
Nov. 27, 2023 • ~7 min
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