Suki Gear

Suki Gear is Sierra magazine's copy chief.

Facing Apex Predators—and Fear—in the Name of Conservation

Photographer Tanya Houppermans gets within biting distance to capture the beauty of sharks and other maligned sea creatures

By Suki Gear March 13, 2026

In this story: photography, marine ecosystems, animals, Animal Pics

In the tropics, a festive creature turns coral reefs into a year-round wonderland

By Suki Gear December 25, 2025

In this story: holidays, science, animals, Wonder, Gee Whiz

Photographer Joel Sartore proves that some things are not as they appear

By Suki Gear December 24, 2017

In this story: animals

The Department of the Interior wants 10-year-olds to get off the screen and get into a national park

By Suki Gear October 1, 2016

In this story: children, national parks, travel