Saving the World’s Endangered Coral Reefs: A Renowned Smithsonian Biologist Voices an Urgent Ecological Concern This is an ecological situation that should concern all of us: the world’s coral reefs are in danger of disappearing. “In the Caribbean alone over the last three decades we’ve lost 80 percent of all corals,” says renowned coral reef biologist… Learn more
How This Engineer’s Passion for Beekeeping Led to Her Quest to Save the Dwindling Bee Population Karen Rennich’s passion for beekeeping began while she was growing up watching her Russian grandfather manage bee colonies in his backyard. In addition to eating the honey, she remembers being fascinated by not only the skill and care required of… Learn more
Explore the Wonders and Mysteries of the ´Big Blue´ With Science Communicator and TV Host, Danni Washington “Simply put…I am deeply passionate about our blue planet,” says Danni Washington, noted science communicator, ocean advocate, TV host and eco-entrepreneur in summing up her long-standing affinity with the sea and marine conservation. “I’ve been an ocean lover… Learn more
At National Geographic: Using Engineering Ingenuity to Bring Us Stunning Remote Images of Archeological and Ocean Exploration! As a mechanical engineer with the National Geographic Society’s Remote Imaging Team, Alan Turchik uses the latest technology to support archaeological expeditions, ocean explorations, and other scientific endeavors across the globe, from the Middle East to the middle of… Learn more
Studying wild animals unobtrusively in their natural habitat can often be a challenge for biologists, especially when researching endangered species. However, the National Geographic Society has come up with a viable solution: the Crittercam. National Geographic’s Crittercams are small, high-tech imaging systems designed to be worn by wild animals to capture rare, awe-inspiring views of… Learn more
