Senior weather specialist, Christopher Perez, monitors the progress of Typhoon Kammuri from the PAGASA weather centre in Manila, ahead of broadcasting a forecast to the nation. (National Geographic/Rachel Millar)
Robert Harris is the captain on the Four H fishing vessel. Yarmouth in Nova Scotia receives Canada's largest lobster catch each year from the crisp, clear waters off shore from the province. (National Geographic/Nick Head)
The crew on board the HMCS Ville De Quebec undertake training drills during the voyage from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Norfolk, Virginia. (National Geographic/Nick Head)
Marcus Lochrico, captain of the fishing vessel Saucy Wench, in front of the vessel at Port Fouchon, Louisiana in February 2020. (National Geographic/Tom Kirkman)
Derek Thomas is a lobster fisherman and captain of the Never Ashore. He operates out of Yarmouth, NS, and ventures about 30 miles of shore for an average of 18 hours a time. (National Geographic/Nick Head)
Lt. Caitlin Fine is a Meteorologist at the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre in Hawaii with responsibilities including USN Operations Officer & Typhoon Duty Officer. Her role involves forecasting to protect US Navy assets and interpret how weather impacts US Navy exercises. (National Geographic/Nick Head)