Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove: A Safe Harbor

Growing up on Long Island, I was lucky to live only 20 minutes from many beaches, …

Snapshot of U.S. Fisheries Shows a Need for Change

Each year, NOAA Fisheries reports to Congress about how fish stocks are doing in the U.S. …

The Unique Unicornfish

Sometimes, you can look at an animal and their name just makes sense. Tiger sharks have …

Declaring Independence From Single-Use Plastics

Even more than fireworks and flags, the thing that I love most about the Fourth of …

Most Recent

Wildlife Library
Meet the Humpback Whale
All About Whales
All About Sperm Whales

My fascination with sperm whales was first kindled when I saw a skeleton of two whales …

Why Do Humpback Whales Breach?

Like so many of you, I am juggling working from home with two school-aged kids. And …

Why is an Orca Not a Whale?

It’s not uncommon to hear ocean lovers say that their favorite whale is the “killer whale”—or, …

Top 5 Biggest Whales in the Ocean

It’s hard to fully comprehend just how BIG whales are—until you see them with your very …

All About Whales
Protecting the Arctic
The Arctic is heating up fast. The largest threat to Arctic species is climate change, affecting both their habitat and the food they eat. As sea ice melts, more waterways are opening up for ship traffic, posing yet another threat to Arctic wildlife.
Take Action
Wildlife Library
Learn fun facts about our ocean’s most captivating wildlife
Explore Wildlife
View Current Posts
Top
Back to Top Up Arrow