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

Coastal Job: Marine Taxidermist

For this taxidermist, preserving an animal means sculpting, not stuffing.

Jan 31, 2020 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Exhibit Designer and an Octopus’s Toymaker

Adam Nelson’s work description includes making custom playthings for a prized octopus.

Dec 23, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Coastal Job: Seafood Inspector

Scott Albrecht has a trained eye for spotting harmful defects in the ocean’s bounty.

Nov 29, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes