The Scent of Lamprey Love
A key aspect of sexual attraction for many animals is the involvement
of pheromones—chemicals secreted by an animal that other...
Science & the Sea
Corals Lure Prey with Light
Deep below the ocean’s surface, some corals emit an otherworldly glow
called fluorescence, but for years, scientists have wondered about...
Learning from the Gulf’s Past Climate
As ocean waters continue to warm along with the climate, scientists
are trying to learn how thousands of different organisms...
Shhhh! It’s a Whale Nursery!
Deciding where to have their baby is an important aspect of birth
planning for many expectant mothers. Southern right whale...
To Serve a Higher Porpoise
Many people have heard the cry “Save the whales,” but these massive
creatures aren’t the only marine mammals at risk...
Social Distancing by Spiny Lobsters
It feels like ages ago that the entire country buckled down at home
for months, keeping distance from others to...
A Double First for a Fairy
Scientists discover dozens of new fish every year. Most often the
biologists who identify these species are from a handful...
A 5-Star Year
Every year scientists discover new species in the oceans, and 2021 was
no different. In fact, researchers from the California...
A Reef’s Symphony of Sound
As any parent or teacher knows, a roomful of kids suddenly going
silent could mean trouble. As it turns out,...
Speaking of the Seals…
More than four decades ago, a seal named Hoover began captivating
visitors at Boston’s New England Aquarium. It wasn’t his...
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...
