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When I picture what an alien might look like, qualities like a translucent head and large green eyes are among the first to come to mind. It’s interesting to note that these same qualities can be found right here on Eart...

Although both isolated and intensely ice-laden, Antarctica is bursting at the seams with biodiversity, and each species found there is uniquely adapted to flourish in this polar ecosystem. Let’s learn about some captivat...

The term “sea foam” reminds me of two things: when I convinced my parents to let me paint my childhood bedroom “sea foam” green and the gruesome ending of Hans Christian Anderson’s original story of The Little Merma...

When we talk about marine mammals, we often talk about the same cast of characters: blue whales, bottlenose dolphins, manatees and humpback whales, for example. And while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with celebrating...

Ranging in size from a small child to a small Volkswagen Beetle, the goliath grouper certainly lives up to its name. This fish is large, no doubt about it.  The goliath grouper is the largest species of grouper in t...

Beaches provide the spaces to connect to our ocean. I am one of many people whose first trip to the water’s edge as a child fueled a lifelong fascination with all the incredible creatures that lie beneath the waves. I’m...

You’ve seen the alien-like hagfish, the see-through glass octopus and the slimy snailfish. Just in case you thought ocean animals couldn’t get any weirder, allow me to introduce you to the goosefish....

My family and I think octopuses are the most marvelous animals in the ocean. My daughter even dressed up as an octopus for Halloween a few years ago. We often watch The Little Mermaid on repeat and while U...

In the cold months of wintertime, there is nothing I like more than covering myself with a warm homemade blanket and getting cozy on the couch. Unfortunately, in the ocean, the wildlife living there don’t have such a lux...

At first, sea sponges appear to be some of the simplest inhabitants of our ocean. They may even seem dull when compared with some of our favorite ocean critters (besides the legendary Spongebob, of course). While they do...