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

Searching the Forest for the Trees

Indigenous communities rush to find the few remaining monumental cedars for totem poles, house posts, and canoes.

Apr 23, 2019 | 7 min 30 sec

Smashing Urchins for Kelp

As they wait for sea otters to return to Haida Gwaii waters, Parks Canada and the Haida Nation take matters into their own hands to foster a healthier ecosystem under the waves.

Mar 5, 2019 | 3 min 30 sec

Goodbye, Pumice Island

A Greek islet meets its end to make ends meet.

Nov 15, 2017 | 4 min 10 sec

Protectors of the Penguins

Meet the people who stand between the world’s last wild populations of African penguins and extinction.

Oct 3, 2017 | 5 min 30 sec

One Man’s Junk

For 40 years, John has been collecting our garbage off the beach. Here’s where you can visit it.

Sep 7, 2017 | 3 min 30 sec

Nostalgia and Peace on the Ocean

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s short stretch of seaside refuge has outsized value.

Aug 22, 2017 | 3 min 15 sec

Mexican Fishing Bats

In the Sea of Cortez, researchers delve into the mystery of a bat that makes its living at sea.

Jul 25, 2017 | 6 min