Single MomSpotlight 11.24.2021In a delicate ritual that might last only a few minutes, this female squid demonstrates remarkable self-sufficiency.
Antarctica’s Upside Down WorldArticle 05.12.2021Clinging to the underside of ice hundreds of meters thick, strange communities of sea life eke out a living in perpetual darkness. Now, researchers are racing to find and study these creatures before they—and their ice sheets—disappear.
The Tuna HerdersPhoto Essay 11.06.2018Climate change has forced these Galápagos sea lions to turn to a new food source. Since they can’t outswim their prey, they use wits and teamwork instead.
Facing the DaySpotlight 07.18.2018Before embarking on an icy fishing expedition in the Southern Ocean, king penguins pause to soak up the morning’s first light.
Flashes of BrilliancePhoto Essay 07.03.2018In a display that rivals even the most dazzling of firework shows, millions of squid gather off the coast of Japan each spring to perform a sparkling spawning ritual.
A Cure for Coral Reefs?Article 02.28.2018Scientists hope that dosing damaged corals with probiotics could fortify reefs against pollution, disease, and climate change.
One Fish, Two Fish, Strange Fish, New FishArticle 02.13.2018After more than 30 years, genetically engineered salmon may be coming to a store near you. Is that good or bad news for the planet?
Head over HeelsSpotlight 02.13.2018To woo a potential mate, a male humpback whale pulls out some surprisingly smooth—and tender—moves.
Hammerhead GazeSpotlight 12.13.2017This apex predator’s widely set eyes give it much better binocular vision than most sharks—just one of several reasons why hammerheads are such successful hunters.
Life on the RocksImmersive 11.21.2017To learn how life on Earth first began—and how it might evolve elsewhere in the universe—scientists are probing rocks deep beneath the ocean’s surface.
Sea ChangeArticle 10.31.2017The Arctic Ocean is beginning to look and act more like the Atlantic. It’s a shift that threatens to upend an entire food web built on frigid waters.
Hide and Glow SeekSpotlight 10.24.2017The secret to this squid’s disguise lies in its relationship with a smaller, brighter species.
Tongue-tiedSpotlight 10.03.2017These clownfish host some uninvited, and undesirable, guests on the tips of their tongues.
Boom and BustedArticle 09.26.2017In trying to untangle a mysterious herring collapse from the aftermath of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, scientists in Prince William Sound are revealing just how resilient—and unpredictable—marine ecosystems can be.
Fighting for a FootholdArticle 09.19.2017White abalone are both critically endangered and crucial to their coastal ecosystems, so scientists have launched a Hail Mary effort to save them.
Fight or ForageSpotlight 08.29.2017At the bottom of the Earth, this dauntless bird finds calories wherever it can.
Good Luck SharksPhoto Essay 07.18.2017A spectacular aggregation of whale sharks brings good fortune to Indonesian fisherman—and attracts ecotourism dollars that may be the key to their continued survival.
Swimming with Shark PupsSpotlight 07.11.2017A young shark wriggles its way into the world, and one lucky—and dedicated—photographer is there to capture the moment.
Catch of the DaySpotlight 06.07.2017Octopus is on the menu for this Cape fur seal—and the powerful predator has developed a surprisingly effective method for preparing its meal.
