Crowdsourcing Fukushima Research

Years after an earthquake and tsunami rocked Fukushima, Japan, we’re still not sure if it’s safe to swim in or eat fish from the Pacific. Research by scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (and others) indicate that the radiation … Continued

Putting SharkCam Into Context

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week puts Cape Cod’s infamous shark population into the national spotlight. Tourists flock to the beaches in Chatham, while millions tune in to get their fix. On August 5, researchers from our neck of the Woods (Hole), were featured … Continued

Science in a Time of Crisis

On April 20, 2010, a British Petroleum/Deepwater Horizon drilling platform exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 workers and unleashing millions of gallons of oil into the marine environment. It was soon dubbed “the worst accidental oil spill in … Continued

“Seventh-Tenths” Complete!

When David Fisichella started doing the book tour circuit to promote his book, Seven-Tenths: Love, Piracy, and Science at Sea, UnderCurrent Productions writer Elise Hugus knew this story could be told in more than two dimensions. In this audio slideshow, … Continued