Conservation at the Scale of Giants

Beneath The Waves is a nonprofit research and conservation organization studying and protecting the ocean’s giants — sharks, whales, and other large marine species whose biology, behavior, and ecological role hold the keys to ocean health. We execute global expeditions, deploying innovative science and technology to study the ocean's giants at scale. We then translate those discoveries into conservation outcomes: protected habitats, informed policy, and stronger ocean resilience.

Explore Our Work

When Science Meets Action

A research vessel on expedition in The Bahamas.

Over 50 Research Expeditions

The clear, blue waters of The Bahamas.

Working across 18 countries

Dr. Austin Gallagher deploying a Baited Remote Underwater Video System (BRUVS).

Published over 150 peer-reviewed papers

About US

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Our annual impact report is out! Strategic growth, ocean giants, new countries, and plenty of publications and discoveries. Check the link in our bio to dive in to the details of what we accomplished in 2025. Photos by @drew_mcdougall #BeneathTheWa
Although we have been exploring different parts or our oceans for new species, ocean giants, and whatever mysteries it may hold, sharks have always been at the forefront of what we do. Since our inception they’ve captivated us, inspired us, and
Publication Highlight // Fragmentation of sharp-tail sunfish (Masturus lanceolatus) caused by high-impact ramming behavior in orcas (Orcinus orca) Orcas are among the ocean's most intelligent predators, continually revealing new and complex hunting
Although we recently made @discovery #SharkWeek for some recent work in Japan, our deep sea research has been going on for far longer. Over the last 8 years, we’ve launched deep-sea research in 8 different countries, spending thousands of hour
We've got a few familiar faces on the big screen this week. Some of our team will be featured on #SharkWeek this Tuesday at 8pm EST! Make sure you tune in for a mysterious and interesting glimpse into the world of sharks.
Publication Highlight // Addressing distributional and taxonomic uncertainty in the deep-sea giant isopod genus Bathynomus with an integrated observational and molecular framework “We built the largest database of giant isopod sightings to dat