Other-worldy Ocean Life

Deep below the surface of the ocean, millions of microscopic organisms are breathing life into the aquatic ecosystem every day. Though they’re often overlooked for more exciting sea life, this “micro-world” is truly extraordinary when observed up close. Using time-lapse imagery and macro camera lenses, Italian filmmaker Sandro Bocci captures this neon world of anemones and polyps as it sways in the current and pulsates …

A Photographic Journey of Ancient Arbor

For 14 years, photographer Beth Moon has journeyed to some of those most secluded landscapes to capture photographs of the world’s oldest trees. Whether they’re a few hundred or even a few thousand years old, the trees featured in Moon’s new book “Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time” are no doubt the world’s rarest. Check out a few of the photographer’s jaw-dropping images via The Atlantic.

Cool Hunting Video: Penguin Enrichment

How an iPad keeps the naturally curious birds engaged at a California aquarium

During a recent visit to Los Angeles, we stopped by the Aquarium of the Pacific after hearing about their interesting use of technology in the enrichment program for their Magellanic penguins. Experimenting with many objects to engage the naturally curious birds, aviculturist Sara Mandel found that the penguins took quite a liking to an iPad game she got for her cats. To Mandel’s surprise, the …