One Great Shot: A Harlequin’s Feast

While it may be named for a comic pantomime character, the harlequin shrimp is serious about sea stars.

Oct 13, 2022 | 350 words, 1 photo

Whales in the Temple

Vietnam’s centuries-old whale worship shrines shed light on current and historical cetacean diversity and distribution.

Sep 7, 2022 | 1,600 words, about 8 minutes

One Great Shot: Bling with a Sting

A decorator crab dons its armor.

Aug 12, 2022 | 150 words, 1 photo

Scientists Had Never Seen This Elusive Whale Alive—Until Now

With DNA evidence, scientists confirm the first live sighting of the Sato’s beaked whale, which they previously knew only from whalers’ reports and carcasses.

Jul 14, 2022 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

One Great Shot: Googly Eyes

Wide-eyed baby clownfish prepare to launch into the world.

Jul 8, 2022 | 200 words, 1 photo

One Great Shot: He’s Behind You

Don’t look now, Nemo.

Jun 10, 2022 | 200 words, 1 photo

One Great Shot: Tiny Home for an Octopus

It’s cramped but cozy and comes with a view.

Apr 8, 2022 | 100 words, 1 photo

Behold, the Deepest-Dwelling Squid Known to Science

They went looking for a war wreck 6,000 meters under the sea—and found a squid instead.

Dec 29, 2021 | 750 words, about 3 minutes