The Pint-Size Nation Off the English Coast
The absurd and remarkable story of Sealand, a “micronation” on an eerie metal platform, tells us plenty about libertarianism, national sovereignty, and the lawlessness of the ocean.
A Lawless Frontier
The high seas are a realm in dire need of investigative journalism
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See AllPurgatory at Sea
Off the coast of Italy, cruise ships are being repurposed as holding pens for migrants rescued from the Mediterranean.
The Secretive Prisons that Keep Migrants Out of Europe
Tired of migrants arriving from Africa, the E.U. has created a shadow immigration system that captures them before they reach its shores, and sends them to brutal Libyan detention centers run by militias.
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A Distinct Approach
We partner with dozens of outlets around the world to translate and disseminate our reporting as broadly as possible.
Beyond Traditional Journalism
To reach a younger and more international audience, we leverage non-news platforms, collaborating with artists to convert our reporting into other forms such as music, animation, mural art, stage performance, and podcasts.
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Short Film Series
Reimagining the Realm
This 10-part short film series chronicles a gritty cast of characters including traffickers and smugglers, pirates and mercenaries, shackled slaves and vigilante conservationists.
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Podcast Series
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Immersive Exploration
Relying on more than eight years of reporting at sea on all seven oceans and more than three dozen countries, The Outlaw Ocean is an immersive seven-part audio series.
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Mural Project
Melding Art & Reporting
Muralists from around the globe have leveraged their talents to amplify the stories we report through imagery that is at once captivating and critical.
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Music Project
Making Music from Journalism
Launched in 2020, this project is a global effort to collaborate with musicians for the purpose of disseminating our reporting to a younger and more diverse audience.
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