The Big Lives of Tiny Creatures

Shrink down as we enter the ocean microworld and discover the strange, the beautiful, the indispensable—plankton.

Mar 3, 2023 | 6 videos

A Humpback’s Life After Life

When a young whale washes up on a beach near British Columbia’s Hakai Institute, an expert team works to piece together his story—and his bones.

Feb 3, 2023 | 6 videos

A Bear’s Necessities

Coastal black bears on Vancouver Island are picky buyers when it comes to shopping for den sites—but their preferences clash with logging practices.

Aug 23, 2022 | 9 min 30 sec

Putting the Deep Sea on Display

Aquarists at the Monterey Bay Aquarium have spent years learning how to keep deep-sea animals alive in captivity for a new exhibit. In doing so, they’ve gleaned insights about life in the abyss and our connection to it.

Apr 4, 2022 | 5 min 30 sec

Louisiana By and Bye

Faced with the loss of their wetlands, Louisianians attempt to rebuild barrier islands for the benefit of coastal communities and the state’s beloved brown pelicans.

Nov 2, 2021 | 7 min

Letting Carbon Sink with the Fishes

Fish fall to the seafloor when they die, sequestering carbon in the deep. Our penchant for catching big fish is breaking the cycle.

Oct 13, 2021 | 1 min 50 sec

Plight of the Pajarada

In Patagonia, seabirds and artisanal hake fishers have a long-established relationship. Industrial fishers, not so much—and it’s not good for the birds.

Aug 10, 2021 | 8 min 50 sec

Sunflower Stars Now Critically Endangered

Though sunflower star numbers have plummeted, scientists are holding out hope for these once-common denizens of the Pacific.

Dec 11, 2020 | 2 min 40 sec