Frozen Ocean

A photographic primer on the dynamics of marine ice.

Sep 24, 2018 | 1,300 words, 14 photos

Nudibranchs: Armed and Fabulous

These marine mollusks seem to tempt fate with their lack of shell and come-hither colors, but there’s danger in that decoration.

Sep 19, 2018 | 1,700 words, 14 photos

Photo Diary of a Whale Hunt

In Indonesia, the villagers of Lamalera carry on a centuries-old tradition of hunting whales.

Jul 10, 2018 | 300 words, 17 photos

For Oceans Day, 15 Stories from Five Seas

Around here, every day is Oceans Day.

Jun 8, 2018 | Interactive map

Coastal Oakscapes

A story in pictures about an iconic and culturally important ecosystem in evolution.

Apr 24, 2018 | 950 words, 21 photos

The Secret Language of Ships

Signs and symbols on the sides of ships tell stories about an industry few outsiders understand.

Apr 10, 2018 | 1,700 words, about 8 minutes

Mullet Mania

As the striped mullet rebounds in Florida, the fish’s fall migration sparks an increasingly spectacular frenzy of activity.

Mar 20, 2018 | 800 words, 13 photos and videos

The Truth about Shrimp Rings

A seasonal snack with a sinister story.

Dec 4, 2017 | 800 words, about 4 minutes