Explore Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast with archaeologists preserving a Roman ship from the first century AD. Submerged in Barbir's ancient Roman harbor for 2,000 years, its wooden hull reveals insights into maritime history. Recovered artifacts, including pottery sherds and Roman coins, are conserved in Zadar, preserving their tales for future generations.
Dedicated scientists, land restorationists, and volunteers are drawing upon the ancient wisdom of the Hawaiian people to revive Maui’s cherished ecosystems. Even amidst profound loss in the wake of recent wildfires, these resilient islanders are committed to reconnecting waterways from Mauka to Makai —from the mountains to the sea— to heal their island home.
Despite its designation as globally “endangered,” relatively little is known about the whitespotted eagle ray’s ecology and life history. Now Florida scientists are combining cutting-edge technology with creative approaches to gain deeper insight into the movement and diet of this elegant fish – allowing them to experience the world from a ray’s point of view for the first time.
Threatened southern sea otters are voracious predators that need to eat the equivalent of 25% of their body weight a day to survive. Once nearly hunted to extinction, these endearing marine mammals have made a slow comeback on the golden state’s central coast, demonstrating their essential role as ecosystem engineers.