The Ghostly White New Predator
It’s harder to imagine a more hostile environment on Earth than
the ocean’s hadal zone. Named after Hades, the Greek...
Science & the Sea
World’s Largest Sea Creature
Take a moment to imagine what you think is the largest sea creature on
Earth. How big is it? Are...
Making the Great Escape
When Pinocchio and his father, Geppetto, were swallowed by a
whale, they started a fire to make the whale sneeze...
The Great Tool Wielders
Sea otters, dolphins, crows, elephants, octopuses, crocodiles—these
animals, like humans, use tools for a variety of activities, from eating
and...
All the Better to See You With
From the front, dragonfish look about as terrifying as their mythological
namesakes likely appeared to the knights in ancient tales....
New Species Galore!
With thousands of species of the world’s organisms yet to be discovered,
it’s not unusual for scientists to discover several...
Advantages of Staying in Schools
During bicycling races, cyclists often ride close together to take
advantage of drafting, where a low-pressure area created behind a...
Welcoming Neighborhood Sounds
If you knew that where you settled down would be home for the rest of
your life, you’d make sure...
Grandma Whales
As women enter middle age, their bodies gradually stop menstruating
until they hit menopause, when they can no longer bear...
A Ray’s “Virgin Birth”
Did you see the headlines earlier this year suggesting that a round
stingray at a North Carolina aquarium may have...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Wild Duck Crostini
Many coastal fishermen are also avid waterfowl hunters. Wild duck; mallard, pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and teal, can be highly delectable...
