BLOG Wildlife Facts July 5, 2019

Meet Some of the Most Gloriously Colorful Creatures in the Ocean

The world is an unbelievably colorful place, and with our ocean covering over 70% of Earth’s surface, it probably comes as no surprise that many of the magnificent creatures who call the seas home are vibrant beyond beli...

BLOG Wildlife Facts July 5, 2019

Meet Some of the Most Gloriously Colorful Creatures in the Ocean

Gather ‘round, ocean lovers…we found it. We found what we’re pretty positive could be the cutest cephalopod in the entire ocean, and its name is the Hawaiian bobtail squid (Euprymna scolopes). From their favorite foods t...

BLOG ScienceWildlife Facts July 2, 2019

This Bobtail Squid Might Be the Cutest Thing in the Ocean

On a recent trip to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, I was faced with a display of a giant squid that was, well, GIANT. As a school field trip chaperone, I was quickly peppered with all sorts of questions about...

BLOG PlasticsScienceWildlife Facts June 26, 2019

All You Need to Know About the GIANT Squid

It’s beyond a shadow of a doubt that our ocean’s sea turtles are facing more threats in today’s world than ever before. From plastics in the ocean to ghost fishing gear to light pollution, countless threats are ultimatel...

BLOG ScienceWildlife Facts June 14, 2019

This is the Sea Turtle Pledge You Don’t Want to Miss Out on in 2019

We all love the ocean and the incredibly diverse array of wildlife that grace its waters, but not many people may realize just how threatened many of our ocean’s animals truly are. From whales and sea turtles to sharks a...

BLOG Wildlife Facts May 16, 2019

These Endangered Marine Animals Need Your Help

From their charmingly awkward waddles to their heartwarming displays of affection in parenting, there are countless things to love about our ocean’s precious penguins. However, there are more species of penguins that gra...

BLOG ScienceWildlife Facts April 25, 2019

11 Penguin Photos to Instantly Brighten Your Day

During the greenest month of them all, I’ve rounded up some of the coolest green marine wildlife that our ocean has to offer. Take a look at these festive species and find out some fascinating fun facts about them. Green...

BLOG ScienceWildlife Facts March 15, 2019

Green Marine Species to Celebrate This (Almost) Spring

It’s not uncommon to hear ocean lovers say that their favorite whale is the “killer whale”—or, under less menacing and more accurate terminology, the orca (scientifically dubbed Orcinus orca). These marine mammals are in...

BLOG ScienceWildlife Facts March 13, 2019

Why is an Orca Not a Whale?

Valentine’s Day isn’t the only special day that falls this week: World Whale Day does too! In honor of both of these special holidays, I’ve put together a list of five incredibly loveable whale species to celebrate this...

BLOG ScienceWildlife Facts February 12, 2019

5 Wonderful Whales to Love

It’s without a doubt that otters are some of the most adorable mammals to ever grace the planet. From their curious faces to their charming behaviors, the otters of the world have earned the title of many nature lovers’...