Ever notice how you never see turtles in retirement home aquariums? It’s because they’re indistinguishable from the residents.
Too Exotic: Can You Keep Tigers In An Aquarium
Learn all about the most “Exotic” shark - and their not-closely-related colleague, the sand tiger shark.
How Deep Do Plants Grow in the Ocean?
Even in the ocean, the basic needs of plants are the same. Almost nothing can photosynthesize below 200 m, so how do plants grow in low sunlight?
Can I Eat Cod? Demystifying Sustainable Seafood Guides
Making eco-friendly choices can be a pain in the a##, and seafood is no exception. Discover how to easily understand the guides.
Whales or Pigs: What Are Hippos Anyway?
A pig in a wet blanket, or a four-legged whale - what even is a hippopotamus? We take a look at their evolutionary history and DNA evidence to sort it out.
Buck A Shuck: Oysters, Scallops, Mussels, Clams — What’s The Difference?
Tough on the outside, gross and gooey on the inside. What’s the difference between clams, mussels, oysters, & scallops - & how do you know which is which?
The Shark Gods of Hawaii
Hawaiian lore placed a value and respect for sharks that persists to this day. And they did it with the classic approach: with a bunch of bada** shark gods.
How Do Deep Sea Creatures See In The Deep?
The deep sea shares some similarities with space. It’s cold, it’s dark, and in the deeps, no one can hear you scream. There’s also extreme pressure and minimal access to food. Altogether, these challenges have churned out some insanely interesting (aka creepy) critters. It makes exploring the deep sea infinitely cooler than the depths of…
Stop Peeing On Jellyfish Stings
If it wasn’t already obvious from Janice’s laugh, then someone should probably fill you in — the writers of Friends want you to feel pain. Oh. My. God. GIF from Friends GIFs The beach house episode has become the go-to advice for jellyfish sting first-aid, even though the advice is dead-on wrong. Monica gets stung…
What Does The Pocket Shark Keep In Its Pockets?
Theres a brand new species of shark out there. It small, cute, & glows-in-the-dark. And it’s a serious predator.