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These sea lions aren't 'demonic'—they've been poisoned

These sea lions aren't 'demonic'—they've been poisoned

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7 of the world's most incredible scuba diving experiences

7 of the world's most incredible scuba diving experiences

We still haven't figured out these orca mysteries

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We still haven't figured out these orca mysteries

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Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants

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Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants

Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants

How humpback whales use bubbles as a tool

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How humpback whales use bubbles as a tool

How humpback whales use bubbles as a tool

Orcas are killing porpoises—but not eating them. Why?

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Orcas are killing porpoises—but not eating them. Why?

Orcas are killing porpoises—but not eating them. Why?

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What is ‘kelping’? Why whales are making hats out of seaweed

What is ‘kelping’? Why whales are making hats out of seaweed

Menopause is rare among animals. Why do orcas go through it?

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Menopause is rare among animals. Why do orcas go through it?

Menopause is rare among animals. Why do orcas go through it?

Wildlife adventures on a small-ship cruise of British Columbia

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Wildlife adventures on a small-ship cruise of British Columbia

Wildlife adventures on a small-ship cruise of British Columbia

Notes from an author: Freya Bromley on swimming tidal pools

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Notes from an author: Freya Bromley on swimming tidal pools

Notes from an author: Freya Bromley on swimming tidal pools

Whale watching is booming. Here’s how to do it responsibly.

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Whale watching is booming. Here’s how to do it responsibly.

Whale watching is booming. Here’s how to do it responsibly.

A rare glimpse into the lives of Amazonian manatees

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A rare glimpse into the lives of Amazonian manatees

A rare glimpse into the lives of Amazonian manatees

25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023

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Florida’s beloved manatees are dying in alarming numbers again

Florida’s beloved manatees are dying in alarming numbers again

Humpback whales can’t swallow a human. Here’s why.

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Humpback whales can’t swallow a human. Here’s why.

Humpback whales can’t swallow a human. Here’s why.

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