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a hunter throws a harpoon from the cockpit of his kayak
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Harpoon Thrower

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a sketch of a kayak design
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Kayak Sketch

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As soon as Dampier set foot in Australia, he began making observations and collecting specimens of plants, which he carefully pressed between the pages of books to be studied by the “ingenious” and “curious” upon his return to England. As Dampier conducted his investigations, his artist made detailed sketches like these.
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Discoveries in Australia and New Guinea

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With the sun in its beak, the canoe’s raven figurehead points the way.
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Canoe Figurehead

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A sea monster attacks a wooden ship
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The Enchanting Sea Monsters on Medieval Maps

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a red and white fish illustration
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Kako Morita: Bridging Art and Science Through Natural History Illustrations

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A young visitor holds up his painted fish Gyotaku fish print at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
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Gyotaku Fish Print

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A large group of dancers from the island of Tokelau dance during fiafia, evening entertainment)
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Water is Rising: Pacific Islands, Art, and Climate Change

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A manatee swims in Crystal River, Florida.
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From Mermaids to Manatees: the Myth and the Reality

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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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A map of NOAA's 13 marine protected areas
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40 Years of National Marine Sanctuaries

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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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