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Plankton

15 Places to Experience Bioluminescence Around the World

From a tunnel in Australia to the forests of California, these luminous spots around the world are best visited on moonless nights.

Edited by Holyn Thigpen August 17, 2026

A CPR entangled in a plastic bag.

How a 90-Year-Old Quest for Plankton Uncovered Early Plastic Pollution

All praise to the tireless continuous plankton recorder.

Sabrina Imbler April 30, 2019

See how the water greens when more phytoplankton arrive.

Climate Change Is Altering the Color of the Oceans

New research suggests that we will see deeper shades of blue and green by 2100.

Matthew Taub February 4, 2019

Why Scientists Are Studying the Dining Habits of Manta Rays

These filter feeders might be a ray of hope amidst microplastic pollution.

Abbey Perreault October 15, 2018

The longer view.

What a Spring Bloom Looks Like at Sea

Phytoplankton get busy.

Sarah Laskow May 8, 2018

Suction cups keep these sensors adhered to whales.

DIY Tech Is Helping Scientists Keep Up With Marine Life

Marine biologists are engineering creative new ways to ride along with whales, bob with jellies, and drift with plankton.

Jessica Leigh Hester March 23, 2018

Watch Amazing Tiny Sea Creatures Light Up and Dance

Who knew plankton could be so mesmerizing?

Lauren Young July 19, 2016