Redondo Beach, WA is the Sixgill Shark Capital of the World
The Pacific Northwest is famous for towering evergreens, misty mountains, and, of course, salmon runs and orcas. But…
What the Future Ocean Might Look Like Amid Climate Change, Overfishing and More
Source: Halpern, et. al., Science (2025) By Delger Erdenesanaa Graphics by Mira Rojanasakul; Photographs and Video by Madeline…
Nearly Every Whale Shark at This Tourist Destination Bears Human-Made Scars
The world’s largest living fish has plenty to fear from people. New research shows that a large proportion…
Scientists Confirm What Every Beachgoer Secretly Fears About Seabirds
As a seabird researcher, Leo Uesaka spends most of his time reviewing hours of bird footage. That can…
AI-powered spatiotemporal imputation and prediction of chlorophyll-a concentration in coastal ecosystems
Rapidly developing satellite remote sensing observations offer opportunities to develop data-driven large-scale spatiotemporal Chl_a prediction method. However, three…
The Bizarre Biological Trick That Makes These Teeth Tougher Than Steel
At first glance, chitons look like any other mollusk: round, bashful creatures creeping across seashore rocks. Flip one…
Tourist Spots ‘Extinct’ Jellyfish Not Seen in 50 Years
Jellyfish enthusiasts rejoice: Depastrum cyathiforme—a wrinkled, barrel-shaped jelly with tiny tentacles for hair—may not actually be extinct, despite…
Bluebottles Are Beautiful to Look at, But Deadly to Touch — They’re Also Four Different Species
The Portuguese Man O’ War’s blue, alien-like appearance may invite a closer look. But beware! Their long, trailing…