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…
These Newly Discovered Deep-Sea Snailfish Just Became Our Latest Obsession
The deep sea is home to some of the weirdest creatures on Earth, from ghostly elder fish to…
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…
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…