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A global map of the ocean floor could buoy the economy

Jun 21, 2024
Researchers have mapped a quarter of it so far. Communications, shipping, mining and climate modeling could benefit.
Carl Court/Getty Images

Boat-sharing can make your sailing dreams a reality

Jun 10, 2016
A look at how one couple is bringing the sharing economy to the elite world of yacht sailing.
A six-person crew, with the author (top left), partaking in the boat-sharing experience in Costa Rica.
Kristian Beadle

A fisherman’s plan to feed the world and reduce climate change

Nov 19, 2015
A new model of ocean farming could revolutionize the seafood industry.