Stopping the Hunt
When being attacked by orcas, humpback whales will stop at nothing to protect their calves. They are also seen fiercely…
Mystic Aquarium: Research and Conservation
First owned by Kelvin Smith, Mystic Aquarium opened in 1973 and is located in Mystic, Connecticut. Its original purpose was…
When the Ocean Glows: The Wonder and Science Behind Bioluminescence
This glowing effect is called bioluminescence, or the ability of living organisms to produce light through chemical reactions inside their…
Off the Iberian Coast: Why are Orcas “Attacking” Vessels?
Cover Image: A pair of killer whales. Credit: Captain Budd Christman, NOAA Corps Over 600 vessels have been “attacked” by…
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: JJ Harrison, Wikimedia Commons With a typical wingspan of nearly 12ft the Wandering…
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
Cover image: Killer Whales (Orcinus Orca) swimming in a pod. (Photo by Dr. Brandon Southall – NOAA) Kelp forests are…