Stories

Dispatches from the coldest, wildest, most beautiful waters on Earth.

A green sea turtle gliding gracefully through clear blue ocean waterConservation

Following the Sea Turtles of the Azores

In the deep blue waters surrounding the Azores, loggerhead sea turtles complete one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom. We spent a month swimming alongside them.

Tomás Reyes·
Warm golden light washing over gentle waves on a tropical beachSurf Culture

Dawn Patrol: The Sacred Hour Before Sunrise

There is a window of time each morning when the ocean belongs entirely to those who are willing to greet it in the dark. This is the story of the dawn patrol.

Ingrid Halvorsen·
A freediver gliding through a sunlit underwater cave with coral wallsOcean Life

The Underwater Cathedrals of the Atlantic

Beneath the surface of the cold Atlantic, a hidden world of kelp forests, sea caves, and ancient rock formations reveals itself to those brave enough to dive in.

Tomás Reyes·
Bird's eye view of turquoise ocean waves meeting a white sand beachAdventure

Surfing the Arctic: A Winter in Lofoten

Above the Arctic Circle, where the Northern Lights dance over the lineup and the water temperature hovers near freezing, a small community of surfers has discovered something extraordinary.

Ingrid Halvorsen·