Stephanie Boyd

Stephanie Boyd

Solunar Theory

Full moon or new moon? Major or minor period? Which is best? Does any of this moon mumbo jumbo actually...

Ocean Currents

There's nothing wrong with enjoying looking at the surface of the ocean itself, except that when you finally see what...

Motion of the Ocean

When the tides of life turn against you and the current upsets your boat, don't waste those tears on what...

Sponges

How many of you realize that the sponge you use in the shower is actually an animal skeleton? Of course,...

Lizardfish

Many animals are defined in the public eye by their most terrifying trait, and for several, that trait is teeth....

Tilefish

"Writers fish for the right words like fishermen fish for, um, whatever those aquatic creatures with fins and gills are...

Red Knots

Across the lonely beach we flit, One little sandpiper and I; And fast I gather, bit by bit, The scattered...

Hold the Anchovies

Anchovy pizza may be an acquired taste, but how about that Caesar salad you ordered? You may not notice a...

Goliath Grouper

Grouper – from the Portuguese garupa, meaning rump or backside. I'm not sure the goliath grouper (big rump) would be...

Cormorants

"[Research on booming cormorant populations] may prevent human suffering and spare us from human stupidity." ~Jim Ludwig, former president of...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Quesabirria de Pato

So, what to do with all those ducks you were lucky to harvest this season? Here’s an incredible recipe that...

Prosciutto Flounder Rolls with Creamy Thyme Sauce

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