ocean water conservation

Conservation, Popular, Science

New York City was visited by nine different whales in one day and the photos are incredible

Heather Wake

10/23/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026
Under the sea… – Photo credit: Image from Pixabay.

Animals, Popular, Science

The oldest whales on the planet are more ancient than ‘Moby-Dick’ and have the harpoons to prove it

Upworthy Staff

2/26/2025
Doris Alikado talks about her personal experience of maternal health in Tanzania. – Photo credit: via GQ/YouTube

Family, Parenting, Popular

Most pregnant women know what they need to bring to the hospital. Doris’ list had something extra.

Upworthy Staff

6/27/2024
Heroes

The longest floating structure in history is about to hit the ocean to fix a big problem.

Laura Willard

12/15/2015
Heroes, More

2 big environmental problems you probably don’t know about — and 1 you should care more about.

Eric March

10/29/2015