Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell

Matthew Russell is a West Michigan native and with a background in journalism, data analysis, cartography and design thinking. He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, spending time with his daughters, and coffee.

Articles by Matthew Russell

Snake Surprises Maryland Beachgoers and Slithers Out of the Ocean

Snake Surprises Maryland Beachgoers and Slithers Out of the Ocean

A relaxing day at the beach in Ocean City, Maryland took a wild turn when a snake emerged from the ocean waves.

Snake Surprises Maryland Beachgoers and Slithers Out of the Ocean

A relaxing day at the beach in Ocean City, Maryland took a wild turn when a snake emerged from the ocean waves.

The Mystery Behind the World's Only Known Pink Manta Ray

The Mystery Behind the World's Only Known Pink Manta Ray

A rare sighting off Australia's Great Barrier Reef has stunned divers and scientists alike: a pink manta ray like no other.

The Mystery Behind the World's Only Known Pink Manta Ray

A rare sighting off Australia's Great Barrier Reef has stunned divers and scientists alike: a pink manta ray like no other.

Heartbreaking Note Found Taped to Pet's Cage in Subway

Heartbreaking Note Found Taped to Pet's Cage in Subway

Rushing commuters at a London tube station walked past it without knowing. A small pet carrier sat quietly against a wall. But when someone stopped and looked closer, they found...

Heartbreaking Note Found Taped to Pet's Cage in Subway

Rushing commuters at a London tube station walked past it without knowing. A small pet carrier sat quietly against a wall. But when someone stopped and looked closer, they found...

Sudden Storm Kills Beloved Bald Eaglets in 90 Foot Nest Collapse

Sudden Storm Kills Beloved Bald Eaglets in 90 Foot Nest Collapse

For years, fans tuned in daily to watch a bald eagle family raise their young high above the West Virginia woods. But in one violent moment, a storm brought it...

Sudden Storm Kills Beloved Bald Eaglets in 90 Foot Nest Collapse

For years, fans tuned in daily to watch a bald eagle family raise their young high above the West Virginia woods. But in one violent moment, a storm brought it...

How The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Threatens Marine Life and Human Health

How The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Threatens Marine Life and Human Health

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a floating disaster far worse than we imagined. It's not just a massive pile of trash—it's a soup of microplastics spreading across the ocean,...

How The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Threatens Marine Life and Human Health

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a floating disaster far worse than we imagined. It's not just a massive pile of trash—it's a soup of microplastics spreading across the ocean,...

Global Tensions Rise Over U.S. Push to Mine the Ocean Floor

Global Tensions Rise Over U.S. Push to Mine the Ocean Floor

The U.S. just signed a game-changing executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining, aiming to tap into the ocean's vast mineral reserves. But this move, which could reshape global power dynamics,...

Global Tensions Rise Over U.S. Push to Mine the Ocean Floor

The U.S. just signed a game-changing executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining, aiming to tap into the ocean's vast mineral reserves. But this move, which could reshape global power dynamics,...