oceanography
All the Things You Never Knew About Barnacles
Strong-shelled and firmly cemented in place, barnacles shrug off even the strongest waves at high tide. Sharp-edged and closely clustered, they are a reminder that the sea is rough and therefore tend to be avoided. Their ubiquity means they also tend to be ignored—except by naturalists.
Ocean Viruses Contain Keys to Life
The ocean is awash in viruses, many of which are essential to life as we know it.
Ocean Health
Researchers are learning about whale health by studying poop, mucus from blow holes, baleen, and more than a million photographs.
How Herman Melville Still Shapes the Gulf of Maine
Two centuries after his birth, Herman Melville’s writing about the ocean still resonates.
Cultivating Wonder
Naturalist and environmental advocate, Rachel Carson found inspiration and solace on the coast of Maine, where she owned a small house.
On the Town Dock — Issue 153
Bridges, boats, buildings, and great balls of stuff
Why We Love the Ocean
Being in and on the ocean makes most people happy. It turns out that’s no fluke.
