#DNA sequencing

“My team uses crossbows and drones to collect bacteria from whales – and the results are teaching us how to keep whales healthy”

Deep Dive

As we drew closer to the massive humpback whale, I became painfully aware how small our inflatable motorboat actually was. I also realized I’d been unconsciously holding my breath and that conversation in the boat, aside from commands from our spotter, had long since faded. The whale scientist...