The Mysterious Bigfin Squid
The bigfin squid often goes viral online for its intimidatingly haunting appearance. Many describe it as an alien-like creature. It…
The Blue Ringed Octopus: A Small but Mighty Species
Cover Image: A Blue-Ringed Octopus. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Attribution: Shaymary The Hapalochlaena, more commonly known as the blue-ringed octopus, is…
Light in the Darkness: Survival Strategies in the Deep Sea
Bioluminescence is one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena, but for many organisms, it’s a crucial adaptation for survival. Bioluminescence can…
Can Harvesting Sea Urchins Help Restore Kelp Forests
Kelp forests provide habitat, food, and protection for countless marine species and are some of the most important and productive…
Ocean Acidification Negative Effects
What is ocean acidification? Ocean acidification is one of the many side effects of climate change which has been a…
Striped Shadows: Rethinking the Tiger Shark
Most of us grow up with a mental image of sharks as cold‑blooded villains; dark fins slicing through the water,…
Blue Carbon: The Solution to Climate Change That’s Beneath the Waves
Most people assume that forests are the largest global source of carbon sink, and when we think of fighting climate…
Why Orcas Are the Most Badass Creature in the Ocean
Cetaceans are known for being highly intelligent mammals, with their very complex social dynamics, large brains, and their effective “sixth-sense”…
Small Organisms, Big Problems
When you think of the ocean, you think of bright blue waters. But sometimes, it turns red, brown, or even…
The Great White Shark is Not so Great
You can ask a kindergartner, an adult, or even Google what the deadliest shark is and most of them would…