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A fisherman in Papua New Guinea shows his catch for a ceremonial feast. Communities there are successfully managing their local reefs by observing temporary fishing closures that end in time to celebrate the traditional feast.
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Celebratory Harvest in Papua New Guinea

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Pirate captain Bartholomew Roberts in his finery.
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Captain Bartholomew Roberts

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Map of South America highlighting Juan Fernandez Island off of the west coast, near Chile
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Map of Juan Fernandez Island

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This portrait of William Dampier hangs in London’s National Gallery in recognition of his contribution to natural history.
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William Dampier - The Pirate Who Collected Plants

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corals polyps open and spawning
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Corals from the Deep Thrive under Aquarists Care

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Explore the different cultures of the territory between the Arctic and Pacific oceans. The area is home to over 150,000 Indigenous residents, whose diverse languages and cultures are both a link to history and the foundation for contemporary lives.
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Smithsonian Alaska Native Collections

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Two divers prepare to explore the Lusitania shipwreck in 1935.
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Divers Explore the Lusitania Shipwreck

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These rattles from British Columbia were used during shamanistic performances.
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Ceremonial Rattles

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A researcher takes notes at the site of an ancient shipwreck recently discovered in Mazotas, Cyprus. The ship went down in the 4th century B.C. loaded with expensive and sought-after wine from Greece.
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Cyprus Shipwreck Discovery

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Aerial view of two bowhead whales swimming in the ocean.
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Bowhead Whale: One Species at a Time

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Nuclear bomb in Bikini Atoll
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Nuclear Bombs on the Coral Reef

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A square of interwoven sticks and cowrie shells
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Navigating the Waters with Micronesian Stick Charts

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