Sea Wonder: Scorpionfish
3 Apr, 2020
Scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) are slow-moving bottom dwellers that are quick to strike when unknowing prey pass them by! Appearance... View Article
Happy Keep America Beautiful Day: From Your Backyard Edition
1 Apr, 2020
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?
30 Mar, 2020
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
27 Mar, 2020
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
25 Mar, 2020
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
24 Mar, 2020
We face uncertain times with the continued spread of COVID-19 across the US and the globe, and our thoughts are... View Article
Sea Wonder: Fish Eating Anemone
20 Mar, 2020
It might look like a kind and gentle underwater plant but the fish eating anemone (Urticina piscavora) is actually... View Article
Green Species in Sanctuaries: An Ode to St. Patrick
16 Mar, 2020
The wonders within America’s National Marine Sanctuary System come in all shapes sizes and colors. On St. Patrick’s Day,... View Article
Sea Wonder: Sea Otter
13 Mar, 2020
They’re cute and cuddly with the most dense fur of any mammal on earth and teeth that are twice... View Article
On the Defense: How Marine Animals Adapt to Survive
12 Mar, 2020
Marine environments may be beautiful and full of wonder, but it’s also a race to survive for every plant... View Article