The Magazine of The Sierra Club
For the North Atlantic Right Whale, Scars Tell the Story
Fishing-gear entanglements and vessel strikes cause the whales unnecessary pain and suffering
marine ecosystems
Glowing Plankton Light the Way
A nighttime kayaking trip leads to a world of one-cell wonders
Crocodiles Know a Thing or Two About Solar
This crocs' bony armored plates absorb sunlight to regulate body temperature
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
This Monument Is the Latest Casualty in Trump’s War on Public Lands
Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument could be opened up to commercial fishing
When Tiger Sharks Show Up to Hunt Seabirds, Other Sharks Steer Clear
Smaller Galapágos and gray reef sharks change their behavior, likely to reduce competition or out of fear
Risky Mining Could Power the Switch to Renewable Energy
Conservation groups and island nations question the promise of deep-sea mining
Marching Mangroves Threaten This Delicate Florida Ecosystem
South Florida residents worry about the inland and northward advancement of the trees
Kelp Forests Are Vanishing Along California’s Coast
Here’s why, and what’s being done about it
