Of Boneworms and Shipworms
For almost any object in the sea, there’s a creature who will feed on it – even if it’s a...
Science & the Sea
By the Light of a Bioluminescent Bay
Perhaps you’ve heard of a full moon so bright you can read by its light. But what if you could...
Living Shorelines
When we think of a pristine shoreline, we don’t usually picture manmade structures in the scene, but jetties and retaining...
An Upside-Down Garden of Icy Surprises
Sometimes scientists searching for one thing stumble unexpectedly onto another. A few years ago, a research team did just that,...
When Changing Sex Improves Survival
If Finding Nemo had been more scientifically accurate, it may have caught Disney fans off guard: Nemo’s dad, Marlin, would...
Shocking Differences Between Electric Animals
Most people know that electricity and water don’t mix, but it’s not a problem for fish that produce their own...
Seahorses Use Their Heads to Their Advantage
Seahorses and pipefish may be beautiful and graceful creatures, but they’re not the speediest of fish. In fact, they swim...
The Sweet Smell of Romance?
Getting a good whiff of your partner to decide if he’s the right man for you may sound familiar –...
Math Under the Waves
When most people think about math, they’re probably not thinking of marine creatures. Yet one of the most famous sequences...
Swimming in Harmony for Safety and Belonging
The thought of “synchronized swimming” may call to mind the Olympic event or perhaps white-capped women in old Hollywood musicals....
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Shrimp and Crawfish Bisque
This wonderful recipe comes from Debbie Ulrich and was featured during the cooking presentations at the Port O’Connor Boat Show...