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…
The revolutionary expeditions of the deep sea
Imagine a depth few have gone to; a depth far greater than the height of Mount Everest – the tallest…
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…