Deciphering Sounds from the Deep
They went looking for typical calls of blue, minke, fin, humpback andother whales who live in the area of Mariana...
Science & the Sea
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....
The Power to See
A disguise only works if others can’t detect it, whether on land or under the sea. Mirror-like scales help many...
A Contagious Cancer for Clams
Cancer isn’t generally contagious, but the leukemia ravaging some soft shell clam populations on the East Coast has broken that...
Dining on Danger
Dining on a jellyfish may not seem too appetizing to most creatures, considering the danger of getting stung. But these...
Hiding from Prey and from Scientists
Many predators hunt by camouflaging themselves and waiting for unwary prey to swim close enough to become a meal. One...
Turning Up the Heat on Jellyfish Stings
When the agonizing sting of a jellyfish shoots up your leg, all you can think about is stopping the pain....
Radioactive Clocks on Sea Turtles’ Backs
Nearly all of the world’s seven sea turtle species are facing a high risk of extinction, in part because of...
The Secrets of Hagfish Slime
The hagfish is one of those animals that scientists aren’t quite sure how to classify. These bottom-feeders have a skull...
Cutting Off Its Limbs to Save Its Life
You might remember the story about the mountaineer who amputated his forearm so he could survive after his hand became...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta
Many thanks to Capt. Joey Smith for sharing this delicious recipe. It’s quick and easy as can be, and sure...