Marine Biology

A mural of the endangered vaquita on a bathroom near downtown San Felipe, Mexico. The vaquita, although rarely ever seen, is an icon for tourism in the region.
From the Archives

Experts Say There Are Only 22 Vaquitas Left

The porpoise is closer to extinction than ever before.

Blue whale near California coast
Environment

The Ocean Gets Heat Waves Too, and They Are Threatening Marine Ecosystems

A new study shows that marine heat waves have become more frequent and more severe as ocean temperatures have climbed.

Giant Pacific octopus.
Environment

Searching for the World's Largest Octopus in the Waters of West Seattle

Taking an inside look at the annual Seattle Aquarium Octopus Survey, where local divers help complete a census of the region's giant Pacific octopus.