Science & the Sea

Technically, fish are cold-blooded animals, and their body temperatures are at the mercy of the water around them. But some...

When you’re lying on a soft, smooth sandy beach, it can feel like the most tranquil place on Earth. But...

On their own, groupers and moray eels are two fearsome coral reef predators. Groupers feed by gulping down prey in...

Many things make marine iguanas unique. After all, they are the world’s only sea-going lizards. But perhaps their most amazing...

Think of nature’s great migrations and you might imagine birds flying over continents or antelope crossing the African plains. But...

A stretch of snow-covered ice surrounded by Arctic waters might seem like an inhospitable place. But for “ice seals,” these...

Countless illustrations and museum displays depict the battle between two of the ocean’s most fearsome predators, the sperm whale and...

On coral reefs around the world, scientists and divers alike watch for an amazing yearly phenomenon – a night when...

Fossils of prehistoric sea creatures aren’t just remarkable for their massive size and fearsome looks – they also give scientists...

Texas may be famous for its beautiful wildflowers, but how many Texans know about the amazing "flower gardens" hidden off...