Nature & Science

Holly Pretsky

Boosted by the recent announcement of a state grant, a project to dredge the Tashmoo channel this fall appeared to be nearing reality this week.

Robert A. Culbert

It’s about time. We have been waiting for a few species of shorebirds that generally show up in August. Well, sure enough, here they are.

Suzan Bellincampi

After a friend received multiple jellyfish stings on a beautiful beach day, she asked what are these gelatinous globs are good for, anyway?

Mark Alan Lovewell

Have you noticed that Venus is getting harder to find in the west?

Noah Asimow

Sea turtle specialists have documented a high number of leatherback turtle boat strikes this summer, including at least one off the Vineyard.

Julia Wells

A mosquito collected from the Veterans Park area in Vineyard Haven has tested positive for West Nile virus, the Tisbury board of health confirmed...

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