The Ocean Glows??
Sometimes the ocean does things you would least expect. On certain nights in special places around the world, the water…
Lessons From a Whale Shark
Growing up, I felt bad for the animals in zoos and aquariums and thought it was cruel to keep them…
Floating Sargassum and the Life It Supports
Sargassum mats are floating habitats that create significant structures in the open ocean. These brown algae are kept on the…
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…