Baja’s Gray Whales Were a Conservation Success Story. Because of Global Warming, Everything Could Change. A legacy of ecotourism and the economy that depends on it are also at risk By Molly Herring April 24, 2026 In this story: whales, conservation, oceans, fish
Will Osprey Chick Deaths Inspire Conservation Action on Menhaden? Groups are calling for an end to industrial fishing of this vital forage fish in the Chesapeake Bay By Amy Brecount White March 8, 2026 In this story: fish, sustainability, birds, oceans
When Tiger Sharks Show Up to Hunt Seabirds, Other Sharks Steer Clear Smaller Galapágos and gray reef sharks change their behavior, likely to reduce competition or out of fear Text and photographs by Joe Spring January 6, 2026 In this story: science, oceans, Gee Whiz, marine ecosystems, fish
Loons Losing Out A common piece of fishing gear is threatening one of America’s most beloved bird species By Krista Langlois December 23, 2025 In this story: birds, fish, animal rights, animals, wildlife
The People Reviving Ancient Salmon Traps—and the Photographer Documenting Them This river-based method could preserve both salmon populations and local livelihoods By Reese Anderson November 28, 2025 In this story: salmon, fish, indigenous communities, photography, activism
Pioneering Salmon Are Exploring Upper Klamath Basin With four dams removed, the fish are making a comeback By Juliet Grable November 26, 2025 In this story: salmon, indigenous communities, conservation, fish
Cavefish Might Lose Their Eyes, but They Gain So Much More Some of their adaptations could hold clues for treating human conditions like obesity and diabetes By Tim Vernimmen August 26, 2025 In this story: science, Wonder, fish, Gee Whiz
Letter From a Former NOAA Scientist A fisheries specialist reflects on losing his job at a time when marine science matters more than ever Text and photographs by Holden Harris August 24, 2025 In this story: marine ecosystems, climate change, fish, Trump
Scientists Name the Fish That Wears a Feather Cherokee tribes help Western scientists recognize the sicklefin redhorse By Ashley Stimpson June 25, 2025 In this story: fish, marine ecosystems, indigenous communities
What Comes Next for Salmon in the Pacific Northwest? Tribes and conservation groups weigh options after Trump withdraws from the Columbia Basin agreement By Lindsey Botts June 22, 2025 In this story: salmon, fish, indigenous communities, climate change, Trump