Bioluminescence Signaling in Vampire Squid
Vampyroteuthis infernalis (common name; Vampire Squid) are gentle creatures, despite their daunting appearance, who live in the Aphotic zone. They…
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Rhode Island’s Offshore Wind Farm
Just off the coast of Rhode Island is Block Island, and off the coast if Block island is a Wind…
Why Them Animals so Big?
Large animals over 99 pounds or 45 kilos are defined as Megafuana. Now that we know what exact weight threshold…
The Impacts of Seaweed Farming on the Environment
Seaweed is not only the fastest-growing food product economically, but is also one of the newest ways studied to remove…
The Largest Plankton, Mola mola
The Mola mola also known as the Ocean Sunfish is famous for being the heaviest bony fish in the world,…
Venom to Cure: How the secret to pain relief may lie in a marine gastropod
Cone snail is a general name for the many species in the family conidae. They are all classified by being…
The Epidemic Facing the Endemic Sharks of South Africa
Picture a shark right now. Most picture a Great White, a Hammerhead, maybe a Whale shark if they feel adventurous.…
What Ocean Acidification Means for Coral Reefs
Beneath the ocean’s surface lies one of the most amazing ecosystems on Earth, coral reefs. Often called the “rainforests of…
Rescue Rehabilitation and Release: How to Help an Endangered Animal
Many animals are injured each year and while some of these injuries are caused by humans, humans are also here…
The Beautiful Mysteries of Sea Angels
Sea angels are some of the ocean’s most intriguing and distinctive organisms, blending fragile beauty with important ecological roles. Although…