Discover stories in Oceans
Resilience Through Restoration: Oyster Growers Find New Opportunities in Conservation
Aquaculture can help both coastal ecosystems and economies thrive.
Protecting Belize’s Reef Through Science and Song
Marine biologist Nicole Craig on how Super Reefs, coral research and songwriting can help shape a future for the Mesoamerican Reef.
What the Tiger Shark Ate (and Why it Matters)
When a tiger shark coughs up an echidna, it’s more than internet gold—it’s a surprisingly useful clue to our changing oceans.
Catching Sharks for Science
On Long Beach Island, volunteer anglers help researchers uncover the hidden journeys of sharks in threatened salt marsh ecosystems.
Seeing the Salt Marsh for the Sharks
Shark tagging in New Jersey’s salt marshes reveals migration patterns and shows how restoring wetlands strengthens vulnerable coasts.
Stress-Testing Corals to Find Raja Ampat’s Most Resilient Reefs
Low-tech field science and community partnerships combine to help identify the most climate-resilient reefs in Raja Ampat.
Case Study: Sustainable Sea Cucumber Fisheries Offer Both Rewards & Challenges
Sustainable fisheries can be a win-win solutions for both conservation and local communities, especially in the Indo-Pacific. But establishing them comes with unique challenges.
Wastewater Pollution and the Fight for Coastal Resilience
Disover the urgent issues of wastewater pollution and how sustainable practices can help restore our vulnerable ecosystems.
Can We Turn Back the Tide on Wastewater Pollution?
Tampa Bay proves recovery is possible: decades of science and collaboration restored seagrass and water quality—offering lessons for coasts worldwide.
Mangroves Slash Hurricane Damage in Florida by Billions
In Collier County alone, mangroves cut annual losses by $67M and prevented $4B in damages during Hurricane Ian.
Crossing Nets: A Loggerhead Turtle’s Journey Through Bycatch in Catalonia
National Geographic Society & TNC extern Ona Santisteban Uribarri shares her experience studying loggerheads and bycatch in the Mediterranean.
Mangroves: These Climate Defenders Are Critical to Human Health
National Geographic Society & TNC extern Vaidehi Patel shares her experience studying the intersection between mangrove populations and human health.
