Off the Iberian Coast: Why are Orcas “Attacking” Vessels?
Cover Image: A pair of killer whales. Credit: NOAA Over 600 vessels have been “attacked” by one species of killer…
Whalefall Ecosystems: The Gardens of the Deep
When any type of waste or detritus is generated in the open water of the ocean, gravity causes it to drift slowly…
Life on a Manta Ray
Manta rays are not just giants swimming around the oceans. They are often portrayed as solitary animals, but maybe that…
Can Super Corals Save The Day?
The Ocean is one of the most fundamentally important things to all life on Earth. More than 2,000,000 species are…
The Wandering Albatross: The Largest Flying Bird of Our Time
Cover Image: Wandering Albatross in flight. Image: Wikimedia Commons With a typical wingspan of nearly 12ft the Wandering Albatross is…
The Master Mimic
The octopus, notorious for being the alien of the sea with three hearts, nine brains, and eight arms, shows much…
Killer Whales: The Key in Protecting Kelp Forest Ecosystems
Killer Whales (Orcinus Orca). (Image from NOAA) Kelp forests are known worldwide not just for their beauty, but also for…
Explorations of the Challenger Deep
Imagine a depth few have gone to; a depth greater than the height of Mount Everest. The temperature is a…
Thresher Sharks: Masters of Their Tool
Thresher sharks are mackerel sharks of the family Alopiidae, ranging from approximately 10 to 20 feet in length depending on…
A Spiral Solution: How Manta Rays Maximize Feeding Efficiency
Manta Rays are often portrayed as slow, relaxed, effortless gliders, but as food becomes abundant, their behavior reflects a much…