Coastal Job: Whale Snot Collector

For this marine mammal biologist, whale snot says a lot.

Sep 25, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Whale Dog

A super-sniffing canine plays a key role on a killer whale research team.

Aug 28, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Ocean Mapper

Paola Travaglini busts through ice to map unseen seafloor.

Jul 31, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Polar Bear Guard

At the northernmost tip of Alaska, bear guarding is about more than just bears.

Jun 19, 2020 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

Coastal Job: Saturation Diver

A few times a year, Jadon Anderson spends about a month living in a large metal tube with eight other people and diving deep in the ocean to work on oil platforms.

May 29, 2020 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Coastal Job: Underwater Archaeologist

Guillermo de Anda explores the hidden underwater world of the ancient Maya.  

Apr 24, 2020 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Hollywood Water Stuntwoman

You’ll never believe how your favorite ocean scene was filmed.

Apr 2, 2020 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Seaweed Harvester

Amanda Swinimer specializes in hand-selecting seaweeds while snorkeling.

Feb 28, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes