Survivors of the Salt: The Mono Lake Diving Flies and the Marvel of Life in Toxic Waters

In California’s Mono Lake, one tiny insect defies logic. The brine fly (Ephydra hians) dives underwater into some of the saltiest, most alkaline water on Earth—wrapped in a shimmering bubble of air. Discover how this insect survives, thrives, and sustains one of the most important bird habitats in North America.