It's almost Super Bowl Sunday time. Whether you are rooting for the Carolina Panthers or the Denver Broncos, its bound to be a fun filled and exciting day. Even if your not into sports, the half-time commercials certainly prove entertaining. But if the Super Bowl...
Although this might look like one, it is not an underwater purple sock, this is a photo of  Xenoturbella profunda, a species of deep sea worm which was discovered by scientists and provides links to very early life forms. Initially scientists believed that the...
The mega-yacht owned by Microsoft's co-founder and billionaire Paul Allen, has destroyed nearly 14,000 square feet of coral reefs in the Cayman Islands said officials there. The heavy anchor chain of the 300 foot mega yacht named 'MV Tatoosh' has been identified as...
The title of this article says it all and it's very grim, but not unsurprising, news for our oceans. I have written about some of the devastating effects of plastic on our coral reefs. CC Moey reports estimates that nearly a third of all plastic packaging 'escapes...
NASA is launching a new three year field expedition which will study the world's coral reefs with advanced technology and in greater detail than ever before. Coral Reef Airborne Laboratory (CORAL)Â researchers will be taking both aerial and up-close underwater...
I feel very lucky to live in South Florida. Living on one of Fort Lauderdale's many canals also offers the opportunity to share my backyard with many beautiful manatees. Manatees are especially susceptible to boating injuries and loss of natural habitat and it wasn't...
Great White Sharks inspire a mix of awe, fear, intrigue and excitement in most people. Movies like Jaws have helped create the media driven fear, while activities like cage diving, in my personal experience, lead to intrigue and respect for these amazing predators....
Vince Covino, former owner and the brother of Ammon Covino (who was convicted of purchasing protected marine life and later on violating his parole) is no longer listed as the owner of Portland Aquarium, which will be closing in February. The closure is allegedly due...
While employed at the Vancouver Aquarium,  I had the great honor of working under Dr. Jeffrey Marliave for seven years. Dr. Marliave is the Vice President of the aquarium and has been with the Vancouver Aquarium for over thirty years. I looked up to Dr. Marliave as a...
In 2016, the 'longest floating structure in history' known as the 'ocean cleanup' will be placed in the ocean, off the coast of Japan. The 'Ocean Cleanup'Â was founded by 20 year old founder and CEO Boyan Slat. Currently deployment is being explored to take place off...