Why Do Fish School?

A swirling mass of fish swims past, as if a single organism was moving in unison. Who gets to be in the middle? How do they not bump into each other? And why are they schooling in the first place?

Mar 26, 2020 | 3 min 40 sec

Beauty and the Feast: When Herring Come to Spawn

Every spring, nature puts on a breathtaking display on the British Columbia coast.

Mar 25, 2020 | 2 min 40 sec

Masters of Camouflage

What superpower would you choose? If you said, “Invisibility cloak,” you’re not alone! The oceans are full of creatures that prefer to remain concealed, and they use all sorts of strategies to stay hidden.

Mar 24, 2020 | 5 min 10 sec

Welcome to Crazy Town

At first glance, the rocky shores of Calvert Island, British Columbia, don’t seem like a very hospitable place for an animal.

Mar 23, 2020 | 3 min

This Co-op Is Happy as an Oyster

A long-standing, sustainable shellfish farming cooperative in the Gulf of California is about so much more than seafood.

Jan 21, 2020 | 6 min 20 sec

A High-Pressure Job

What construction workers, scuba divers, and a risqué dance have in common.

Dec 17, 2019 | 4 min 20 sec

Do You See What Eye See?

A research team tries to unlock the secrets of underwater vision and camouflage.

Oct 9, 2019 | 6 min 20 sec

Why Ocean Shores Beachcombing Is a Blast

Collectors at this year’s beachcombing fair in a Washington town had something surprising to put on display.

May 28, 2019 | 6 min