The Silver Tide
On some late spring nights, the beaches of southern California come alive with “the silver tide” – hundreds of small,...
Science & the Sea
Eight-armed Mastermind
There’s a reason why an octopus always draws a crowd at aquariums – this eight-armed creature is considered one of...
The Power of Waves
Ocean waves are a powerful force – and a potential source of renewable energy. Engineers have been working on devices...
Bringing Seafood to Your Plate – The Organic Way
People have been raising marine animals for food for hundreds of years – a process called aquaculture. But as the...
Vortex of Trash
When we think of the world’s biggest repositories of trash, we usually picture vast landfills. But thanks to the nature...
Life on the Edge: Intertidal Zones
Imagine living in a place where crashing waves pound against jagged rocks, the blazing sun bakes the ground, and predators...
Houses of Glass
A house made of glass may not seem like the ideal shelter, that is, unless you’re a certain kind of...
A Living Piece of Arctic History
Native Alaskan hunters made an incredible discovery during a bowhead whale hunt in May 2007. Embedded in the blubber of...
“Little Girl” with a Mighty Temper
When climate forecasters predict busy Atlantic hurricane seasons, residents on the east and Gulf coasts begin to prepare to face...
Gender Bender of the Reef
In the tropical reef habitats of the Caribbean and Atlantic lives the bluehead wrasse, a small, colorful fish with an...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
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Recipe of the month
Nested Redfish Nuggets
Everybody loves fried fish! Here’s a novel presentation of an old-time favorite that is sure to please all your dinner...