Sea Wonder: Manatees
22 May, 2020
People all over the world admire manatees for their gentle nature and adorable appearance. In fact, they’ve earned the nickname... View Article
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Sea Wonder: Pufferfish
15 May, 2020
If you’ve ever seen a pufferfish in a movie or on TV, you know about their amazing inflatable abilities. But,... View Article
Sea Wonder: Hammerhead Shark
8 May, 2020
Cue the shark music — the Jaws theme song or Baby Shark — your choice! This sea wonder is dedicated... View Article
Sea Wonder: Monterey Sea Lemon
1 May, 2020
We wouldn’t blame you for thinking the Monterey sea lemon (Doris montereyensis) was an aromatic or tasty plant but it’s... View Article
Sea Wonder: Brittle Star
24 Apr, 2020
You might think a blog about brittle stars is a blog about starfish, but these animals, while similar to starfish,... View Article
Sea Wonder: Burrowing Owl
17 Apr, 2020
Once called “howdy birds” by cowboys due to the rhythmic head nods they make from the entrance of their burrows,... View Article
Sea Wonder: Orcas
10 Apr, 2020
Orcas (Orcinus orcas) are the largest species of odontocetes, or toothed whales, and are actually part of the dolphin family.... View Article
Sea Wonder: Scorpionfish
3 Apr, 2020
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
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