Trouble at Sea
For salmon in the North Pacific, has the ocean reached its limit?
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By the Skin of His Teeth
On 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?
Scientists hope that dosing damaged corals with probiotics could fortify reefs against pollution, disease, and climate change.
Head over Heels
To woo a potential mate, a male humpback whale pulls out some surprisingly smooth—and tender—moves.
Fighting for a Foothold
White 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 Fisher
Facing new threats—including toxins from illegal marijuana grows—the fate of this little-known mammal hangs in the balance.
An Audacious Plan in the Twilight
A team of deep-reef explorers attempts to document the unknown biodiversity of Vanuatu’s twilight zone.
By the Skin of His Teeth
On 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?
Scientists hope that dosing damaged corals with probiotics could fortify reefs against pollution, disease, and climate change.
Head over Heels
To woo a potential mate, a male humpback whale pulls out some surprisingly smooth—and tender—moves.
Fighting for a Foothold
White 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 Fisher
Facing new threats—including toxins from illegal marijuana grows—the fate of this little-known mammal hangs in the balance.
An Audacious Plan in the Twilight
A team of deep-reef explorers attempts to document the unknown biodiversity of Vanuatu’s twilight zone.