The Hidden Light Show Below

Did you know that reefs can glow? Photographer Louise Murray dips into the dark seas to capture the spectacle of marine fluorescence.

Jun 25, 2019 | 1,000 words, 13 photos

One Great Shot: Hunting the Milky Way

On a secluded beach, Nic Annau combines an earthly feature with an astronomical marvel.

Jun 14, 2019 | 200 words, 1 photo

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

One Great Shot: The Safest Place

For a yellowhead jawfish, fatherhood is a mouthful.

May 17, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo

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

One Great Shot: DIY Gold Mining

A resourceful Filipino diver hunts for gold on the ocean floor.

Apr 12, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo

The Spiritual Shell Money of Papua New Guinea

Photographer Claudio Sieber documents how the traditional practice of using shell money continues to thrive among the Tolai people.

Mar 19, 2019 | 1,600 words, 14 photos and videos

One Great Shot: Giant of the Deep

Humongous fish tail? Or disembodied monster claw reaching out from another dimension? Steve De Neef explains.

Mar 15, 2019 | 150 words, 1 photo