The Swim

Ben Lecomte's Mainsail Is Irreparably Damaged, Halting ‘The Swim'

Ben Lecomte's Mainsail Suffers Irreparable Damages

Ben is ending his trans-Pacific swim, but he and the crew are determined to collect as much scientific data as possible.

Palau Bans Sunscreens To Protect Coral

Palau has banned sunscreens. Here’s why.

The Plastisphere Is A New Ecosystem

Is it wrong to remove plastic from the ocean if animals are already living in it?

What Is A Sunfish?

A rare sighting of a sunfish.

Ben Lecomte Is Swimming Across The Pacific Ocean

Here’s how Ben Lecomte trained for his 5,500-mile swim across the Pacific Ocean.

Whale Calf Entangled in a Shark Net

This humpback baby got stuck in a shark net.

What’s A False Killer Whale?

False killer whales aren’t what you think they are.

Keeping Animals Safe While Cleaning the Ocean

How this huge ocean cleanup device avoids killing animals.

The World’s Largest Ocean Cleanup Has Begun

Could this massive device solve our ocean pollution crisis?

Ocean-Loving Pooch Retrieves Plastic Pollution

This black lab is helping to keep our oceans clean.

The Brutal Trade That Is Killing Sharks

Demand for shark fin soup is killing the oceans’ top predator.