This isn't any ordinary microscopic organism. It's a tardigrade—the most 'indestructible' animal on Earth. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic: National...

Glowing waves in California's Big Sur were a result of bioluminescence, a phenomenon caused by a phytoplankton bloom. High concentrations of tiny organisms called dinoflagellates flooded the coastal waters and were flashing light when...

Jellyfish are a common sight in ocean waters, but they also live in rare marine lakes, like this one, recently discovered in West Papua, Indonesia. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe...

Cape Town, South Africa's water crisis has hit everyone in the city, as restrictions make daily life a challenge. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic: National...

A penguin mega-colony has been discovered off the western coast of Antarctica. The Danger Islands are home to more than 1.5 million Adélie penguins that were hiding in plain sight. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe'...

This mysterious whale is so elusive that it wasn’t seen alive in the wild until 1998. Gervais’ beaked whales live in the waters of the central and north Atlantic Ocean. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank'...

These coral reefs in murky water may not be as popular as clear-water reefs, but they might be more resilient to coral bleaching that has devastated other colonies around the world. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe'...

Despite being smaller than a grain of rice, mountain pine beetles are causing big problems for pine forests across North America. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubShowcasetarget='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe ➡ Get More Short...

This octopus game of cat-and-mouse actually has a very important goal—mating. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium...

For weeks, an oil spill has been poisoning a large site in the basin of the Magdalena, a major river in Colombia. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic: National...

The topography of Angel Falls and the surrounding area is testament to the power of water. ONE STRANGE ROCK AIRS MONDAYS 10/9c. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe ➡ One Strange Rock on...

Previously, scientists believed that zooplankton could only affect the water in their own size range. But a new study demonstrates, as a group, they can create powerful turbulence. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe'...

A paralyzed sports enthusiast regain his freedom through scuba diving. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium...

Archaeologist and National Geographic explorer Luis Jaime Castillo and archaeologist Carlos Wester are determined to protect the cultural heritage at the pyramid complex of Chotuna-Chornancap, which was built by the Sicán, or Lambayeque,...

It took thousands of dollars, a few fake seals, and many months, but underwater photographer Brian Skerry finally got the shot. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' targetherelank' rel='nofollow'>SubscribeYoutubeWatch all clips of...

The people of Thailand have been living off the river for generations. They depend on it for every aspect of life including drinking water, food sourcing, transportation, and sanitation. But there are dangers lurking in the water that...

“Usually if it's been done, I'm not too interested in it.” That’s according to National Geographic grantee Eddie Kisfaludy, a marine biologist, pilot, and extreme data collector. And that’s how he found himself flying a tiny helicopter...

Angkor was once a thriving ancient Khmer empire in Cambodia, but it met its demise through a series of catastrophic events: severe drought followed by intense flooding. Water was central to Angkor's development and it was also revered,...

A diver captured stunning video of the unique marine life that lives in the cold waters underneath the ice caps of Tasiilaq, Greenland. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National...

An asteroid strike 66 million years ago devastated the dinosaurs. But today’s birds are proof there were a few survivors. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic:...

Journey through life, death, and back again in this stunning stop-motion animation by artist Emma Allen. Each of the vibrant self-portraits was painted over a 5-day period and explores the transfer of energy from one life form to...