Stories by Ryan Green

Ryan Green is a surfer, diver, photographer and science journalist currently based in New York City. She earned her master of science degree in journalism from Columbia University, and her work focuses on oceans and the changes they’re enduring.

A vaquita porpoise shown diving beneath water's surface.

Endangered SpeciesNovember 6, 2025

A Flicker of Hope for the World’s Rarest Porpoise

The latest report shows that the estimated number of endangered vaquita porpoises has modestly increased

Ryan Green

Earth in space. This view of Earth from space is a fusion of science and art, drawing on data from multiple satellite missions and the talents of NASA scientists and graphic artists

Climate ChangeOctober 22, 2025

Earth Is Getting Darker, Which Could Accelerate Global Warming

The planet’s brightness is dimming—changing rainfall, circulation and temperature

Ryan Green

Man secures rope around dead whale on truckbed

ConservationAugust 6, 2025

The Law That Saved the Whales Is Under Attack

Proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act would cut down protections to whales, dolphins, polar bears and other species

Ryan Green