Floating Sargassum and the Life It Supports
Sargassum mats are floating habitats which create significant structures in the open ocean. These brown algae are kept on the…
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The Unusual Life of the Yeti Crab
The Yeti Crab, or Kiwa hirsuta, is in the phylum arthropod. This strange crustacean lives in one of the most…
Why are Fish Pets?
Have you ever looked upon a fish tank and wondered who decided to keep pet fish? Or look in an…
Bobtail Squid Symbiotic Relationship
The bobtail squid is a unique species that has a symbiotic bacteria that is bioluminescent. Let’s start off by understanding…
Not all Sharks are Born Equal: The 4 Fascinating Ways Sharks Reproduce
Most people assume sharks reproduce in only two ways: laying eggs or giving live birth – however, the reality is…
How Super Corals Could Help Save the World’s Dying Reefs
Pictured above is an image of a super reef in the Philippines. Caputo, A. (2022, April 28). Region of “super…
How the Past Saves the Sea: Using Historical Data for Ocean Restoration
When you read that a species is declared as ‘ecologically extinct’, what emotions are evoked? Is it concern? Uneasiness? To…
Underwater Lakes of Death — What is a brine pool?
At 200m, or about 656 ft, down you enter the infamous Deep Sea. This vastly unexplored part of our Earth…
Amateur Aquarists in the 1990s: Mismanagement and Ecological Impacts on the Atlantic Ocean
Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific region as well as the Red Sea. As of 2025 they are also prevelent…
The Ocean’s Gentle Giants: Planktivorous Sharks
As humans, it seems as though the fear of sharks, along with other elasmobranchs, is hardwired into our brains. The…