“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...
Science & the Sea
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...
Special Ops: Covert Hunting in the Deep Sea
Long wavelengths of light such as red and yellow and very short wavelengths such as ultraviolet light (UV) get absorbed...
Communicating with Color
Octopi, squids, and cuttlefishes, collectively known as cephalopods, are intelligent invertebrates that have the ability to change the color of...
Seeing Red...or Not
A cherry red sports car passes by and catches everyone’s eye. A brilliant red hibiscus is a centerpiece in a...
A Sense of Power
The next time you have a chance, take a close look – a really close look – at a shark’s...
Partners for Life
Corals are the fundamental building blocks for spectacular reefs that decorate tropical seas throughout the world. A single coral head...
A Climatic Threat to Survival
Far above the Arctic Circle in northern Alaska, scientists are studying how global climate change is altering the ecosystem. Because...
Little Fish in a Big Pond
The economies of many countries depend on an abundant supply of fish from the sea. This is as true today...
The Silver King
Imagine an ancient sea creature with large, bulky scales, a pair of huge, menacing eyes, reaching over seven feet long...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
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Recipe of the month
Texas Gulf Shrimp Corn Dogs
1-1/2 lb fresh shrimp, 10-15 count, peeled and deveined 12 wooden skewers six inches length 1/2 cup flour for dredging,...