Sarah DeWeerdt
Why Do Animals Adopt?
Taking responsibility for another’s young reveals the deep evolutionary roots of care.
The Unseen Deep-Sea Legacy of Whaling
It’s not just whales who were decimated, but the creatures who live where they fall.
“It’s Like You’re a Space Explorer Encountering Aliens”
Scientists can now study species in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean.
How a New Database Can Help Protect the Ocean
The Navigator project centralizes data about marine protected areas—and places with lesser protections—from around the world.
The Challenge of Deep-Sea Taxonomy
Miles below the ocean’s surface, should the old rules still apply?
Bioluminescence Is Nature’s Love Light
When sparks fly, new species follow.
Zombie Sponge Reefs Are Lurking at the Bottom of the Sea
The resurrection of glass sponge reefs proves extinction doesn’t have to be eternal.