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Can Lab-Grown Fish Fillets Fight Overfishing?

BlueNalu, a California biotech company at the forefront of cellular aquaculture, thinks growing fish flesh in the lab could lower demand for wild seafood.

Artists Sail the Open Ocean to Reimagine Marine Science

The Artist-in-Residence program aboard the R/V *Falkor* gives scientists and artists the opportunity to work side by side with cutting-edge data.

Meet the Turtle Nonprofit Pushing for an MPA from Cocos Island to the Galapagos

The Turtle Island Restoration Network aims to protect migrating animals as they move through open ocean between nationally-protected waters.

Meet the Dog Sniffing Orca Poop for Science

Eba, the scat sniffing canine, can locate orca excrement in the water up to one mile away. Researchers analyze her finds to assess why the whale populations are decreasing.

Here's What Happens to an Island When Tourists Disappear

Travel contractions in Cozumel, Boracay, and Sipadan offer a rare glimpse into its impact on small islands. Is Cuba's tight control of Gardens of the Queen a better model?

Seven Great Destinations for Photographing Coral

Here are the best places to snap colorful coralscapes, from Fiji to Cuba.

Bonaire's 'Mangrove Maniacs' Restore the Ocean's Nursery

The Mangrove Maniacs of Bonaire, fishermen, volunteers and students are researching and preserving the Lac Bay lagoon, a nearly 250- acre nursery in the island’s southeast region.

Meet the Company Creating Sushi that Heals the Ocean

Urchinomics aims to ranch urchins for uni, a luxury sushi ingredient, in a way that restores kelp forests, fish populations and carbon sequestration.

10 Great Citizen Science Dives

These eco-conscious dive objectives will ensure your dive has a positive impact.