“Nature is the world's best designer, and I’m in awe of the small little details that make up life in our world,” says Erik Speer. “Coral reefs are for sure a reoccurring theme; not necessarily purposely, but perhaps because I feel most at home on a reef." These...
Happy Easter everyone! Whether or not you celebrate, I hope that you enjoy these adorable sea bunnies! Jorunna parva, commonly known as the sea bunny, is a species of dorid nudibranch, a...
The Blue Paradox is a movement to address the global ocean plastic crisis and preserve the environment. It aims to drive collective action and provide advocates with a place to learn about how plastic pollution affects marine life and our daily lives, and the changes...
Make an easter egg jellyfish craft with half a plastic easter egg! Use the side that has the holes in the bottom. You will also need some string, colored paper, newspaper and glue. 1. Cut the paper into skinny strips, some shorter to wrap around the egg and longer...
Long Wharf Supply Company has hit an amazing milestone! In November 2023, the company officially announced that they have helped reseed over 3,000,000 oysters which naturally filters 150 million gallons of seawater every day. By strategically placing and seeding...
In 2018, researchers from NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Nautilus Live observed thousands of octopus nesting on the deep seafloor off the Central California coast. The discovery of the “Octopus Garden” captured the curiosity of millions of people...
The 17th annual New England Frag Farmers Market is tomorrow! Vendors from all over the country are setting up displays of corals, fish, invertebrates, tanks, plants, equipment, and...ART! Check out some of the vendors: [gallery size="medium" columns="4"...
NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is still looking for college students to learn through virtual internships. The application deadline is Thursday, February 29, 2024. There are five slots available: - Facebook Champion and Strategist - Science Research...
The Marine Science Magnet High School (MSMHS) is equipped with a student run aquaculture facility that has the capability to grow a wide variety of aquatic organisms, from both fresh and saltwater environments. Students engage in the creation of ecosystems,...
I like my stuff like I like my friends: cool, smart, funny, and pretty nerdy. And while my hometown of New London does a good job of providing me with the latter, for the former, I have to do a little bit of looking around. So imagine my delight when Cognitive Surplus...