Coral Bleaching: How Can We Save the Reefs?
Climate change is a huge problem worldwide, especially for our oceans. This climate crisis has impacted oceanic temperature, pH, and…
Lionfish Invasion
By Soren Morrison Lionfish (Pterois volitans) are a species of venomous fish, native to the Indo-Pacific region and the Red…
How does Human Interaction Affect the Release of Rehabilitated Seals?
Seals capture the hearts of many people with their big eyes, fatty blubber, and behaviors that are adored by everyone,…
Coral Bleaching and its Effects on Marine Ecosystems
Coral reefs are an important part of the ocean as they support marine life diversity, provide protection, and contribute to…
Reproductive Cycle and Growth of Pacific Salmon
The life cycle of Pacific salmon is that of constant change and transition. Pacific salmon are anadromous fish that hatch…
Salmon Hats: The Short-Lived Orca Trend
Cover Image: NOAA In 1987, off the coast of the pacific northwest, a female orca was spotted with an unusual accessory. Balanced…
Overfishing: Belize Nassau Grouper
The Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) is one of Belize’s most prized reef fish. The species lives on coral reefs and…
Manta Ray Hunting
Manta rays are one of the many fascinating creatures of the sea, known for their high intelligence, giant sizes, and…
The Effectiveness of a Marine Protected Area: Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
Establishment On June 15, 2006 U.S. President George W. Bush established Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, and on August 26, 2016,…
Bloody-Belly Comb Jelly and its Bioluminescence
Bloody-Belly Comb Jellies (Lampocteis cruentiventer) were first discovered around 1979 off the Coast of San Diego, California, and were later…