What is the Difference Between Octopus and Squid?
22 Jan, 2020
You wouldn’t be alone if you thought the octopus and squid were the same animals. They are cousins—both part of... View Article
Sea Wonder: Scrawled Filefish
17 Jan, 2020
The scrawled filefish (Aluterus scriptus) is a diver favorite due to their bright colors and approachability. They are part of... View Article
Q&A on the Thunder Bay International Film Festival
15 Jan, 2020
From January 22nd to 26th, the center of the ocean and Great Lakes film universe will be Alpena, MI, on... View Article
Sea Wonder: Moon Jelly
10 Jan, 2020
Moon jelly is one of the common names for animals in the genus Aurelia, a classification of invertebrates you might... View Article
New Year, Big Blue: 2020 Resolutions for the Ocean
6 Jan, 2020
Still looking for your 2020 new year’s resolution? Why not commit to adopting a few new habits that reduce your... View Article
Sea Wonder: Purple Sea Urchin
3 Jan, 2020
The purple sea urchin (scientific name: Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) lives along the coast of North America in the Pacific Ocean and... View Article
What is Marine Snow?
23 Dec, 2019
Marine snow falls to the ocean deep all year long – not just during the most wonderful time of... View Article
Sea Wonder: Barracuda
20 Dec, 2019
Twenty-eight species of barracuda call the subtropical and tropical ocean home, including a number of sites in the National Marine... View Article
“Captain Santa” and the story of the Christmas Tree Ship
18 Dec, 2019
Our national marine sanctuaries protect the rich cultural and maritime history of the United States by preserving historic shipwrecks and... View Article
Why a national marine sanctuary would be great for Wisconsin communities
13 Dec, 2019
In Wisconsin, maritime heritage runs deep. From the 1800s to the early 20th century, wooden schooners and innovative steel steamships... View Article