By the Skin of His TeethSpotlight 05.08.2018On the island of Nauru, a young noddy hunter practices a skill that’s been passed down for centuries—one that now requires more patience.
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.
Head over HeelsSpotlight 02.13.2018To woo a potential mate, a male humpback whale pulls out some surprisingly smooth—and tender—moves.
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.
Forgotten but not Gone: The Pacific FisherVideo 05.23.2017Facing new threats—including toxins from illegal marijuana grows—the fate of this little-known mammal hangs in the balance.
An Audacious Plan in the TwilightArticle 04.26.2016A team of deep-reef explorers attempts to document the unknown biodiversity of Vanuatu’s twilight zone.
