Fragility, Beauty, and Urgency Characterize Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025
The finalists of this year’s Ocean Photographer of the Year competition (previously) have really blown it out of the water. From hundreds of baby octopuses…
Humpback Whales Are Approaching People to Blow Rings. What Are They Trying to Say?
After the “orca uprising” captivated anti-capitalists around the world in 2023, scientists are intrigued by another form of marine mammal communication. A study released this…
Among Newly Discovered Ocean Species, a Baby Colossal Squid Is Filmed for the First Time
An archipelago in the South Atlantic known as the South Sandwich Islands is home to some of the most remote landmasses in the world. Uninhabited…
The Underwater Photographer of the Year Celebrates 60 Years of Wildlife Diversity
Entering its 60th year, the Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest continues to be one of the most noteworthy international photography competitions. Surpassing last year’s…
A Short Documentary Celebrates the Fruits of Nearly Five Decades of ‘Extreme Beachcombing’
For nearly five decades, Forks, Washington, resident John Anderson has pursued an enthusiasm—one might even call it an obsession—with things that wash up along the…
In the 2024 Ocean Art Contest, Circling Sharks and Squadrons of Rays Steal the Show
Mobula rays are often referred to as “devil rays,” but unlike their relatives, stingrays, they lack a stinger, making them a bit less nefarious than…
