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Sea Wonder: Orcas
Orcas (Orcinus orcas) are the largest species of odontocetes, or toothed whales, and are actually part of the dolphin family.... View Article

What’s the Difference? Jellyfish vs. Man o’ War
They have tentacles… they sting… and they’re avoided in the ocean. They’re basically the same, right? Despite being often mistaken... View Article

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
You may have heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch but what is it, how did it start, and can... View Article

Sea Wonder: Scorpionfish

Happy Keep America Beautiful Day: From Your Backyard Edition
Along with being the month we celebrate Earth Day, April is also Keep America Beautiful Month! That’s not by accident... View Article

Kelp Forest Loss: What Does it Mean and Why Does it Matter?
Kelp forests are commonly seen along the west coast of the United States and support more diverse populations of plants... View Article

Sea Wonder: Coho Salmon
Appearance Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) can reach lengths of nearly two feet and weigh an average of eight pounds but... View Article

U-701: Sunk in Monitor during WWII
What importance does U-701, a sunken German U-Boat have in American history and culture? It was the first German... View Article

Stay Connected to the Ocean and Great Lakes while Physical Distancing
We face uncertain times with the continued spread of COVID-19 across the US and the globe, and our thoughts are... View Article