The Many Talents of Seaweed
Most people probably think their encounters with seaweed are limited - being brushed by its slimy blades while swimming in...
Science & the Sea
Diving for their Dinners
Imagine that you were hungry for a meal, and there were plenty of tasty morsels around you… but you had...
Continental Shelves
Conservationists, governments and energy companies all seem to take a keen interest in the oceans’ continental shelves. These extensions of...
Ammonites: More than Meets the Eye
In the prehistoric seas lived a squid-like creature whose fossilized shells are prized by collectors - and they offer clues...
A (Living) Light in the Dark
In the dark ocean at night some unique organisms have the incredible ability to light up the inky waters with...
From Snack to Sand
Visit most any coral reef in shallow tropical waters and you will likely see colorful parrotfish gliding by, busily grazing...
Some Like It Hot
Technically, fish are cold-blooded animals, and their body temperatures are at the mercy of the water around them. But some...
Shifting Sands
When you’re lying on a soft, smooth sandy beach, it can feel like the most tranquil place on Earth. But...
Partners in Crime
On their own, groupers and moray eels are two fearsome coral reef predators. Groupers feed by gulping down prey in...
The Incredible Shrinking Iguana
Many things make marine iguanas unique. After all, they are the world’s only sea-going lizards. But perhaps their most amazing...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
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Recipe of the month
Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce
Many thanks to my good friend Wendy Nix for sharing this wonderful recipe. My dinner guests all agree it’s the...