Hurricanes’ Havoc Harms Marine Homes
Harvey, Irma, Jose, Maria… the 2017 hurricane season has been intense, and it’s not just humans trying to recover from...
Science & the Sea
A Massive but Elusive Sunfish
New discoveries in the ocean never end, but sometimes even the ocean’s largest animals can evade scientists. It takes perseverance,...
A Tiny but Fearsome Jellyfish
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The Nose Knows the Way
It’s said that sharks can smell a drop of blood in water a mile away. Depending on the shark species...
The Coolest Dad in the Sea
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Do Basking Sharks Bask in the Sun?
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A “Magical” Discovery
The naming of a new genus and species of crab goes to show that the
magic of J.K. Rowling can...
Deciphering Sounds from the Deep
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Putting the Ancients to the Test
Bowhead whales and Greenland sharks can live up to two centuries, and century-old Galapagos giant tortoises are just young adults....
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Easy Shrimp Mozambique
Zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup water...