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  • xeniaforever

    As senior editor here at reefs, I get to work with scientists from all over the world, and have made some wonderful friends in the industry! I also write for the site, and am the office manager at FRESH New London and the mother of two brilliant, talented young women.

Recent Content

Reef Halloween Costumes

Reef Halloween Costumes

What better way to celebrate Halloween than actually BECOMING you favorite sea creature? Which one do you like best? https://www.halloweencostumes.com/adults-sea-turtle-costume.html Are you excited about the prospect of...

Karen Talbot, Artist Extraordinaire!

Karen Talbot, Artist Extraordinaire!

Karen Talbot is an award-winning scientific illustrator and conservation artist known primarily for her work with fish, birds, and botanicals. Living on the rocky coast of mid-coast Maine, Karen takes her inspiration from oceans, streams, canyons, and mountains where...

True Facts: Sea Stars

True Facts: Sea Stars

Ze Frank is back with another hilarious but completely accurate video, this time it's sea stars! Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ20KsgVeu0

Cutest Shell Jack-O-Lanterns

Cutest Shell Jack-O-Lanterns

This is such a great idea for an "easy" autumn craft to fill time in a fun way during this chilly, rainy weekend. If you don't have shells, rocks or even scraps of wood would work. I could also see them being painted with ghosts, spiders, cephalopods...If you make...

Sea Creature Teabags That “Come Alive” In Your Cup

Sea Creature Teabags That “Come Alive” In Your Cup

These are the cutest teabags I've ever seen! Ocean Teabags have created this utterly unique product - when you add the teabag to a cup of hot water, it transforms into a 3D shape. And just like that, you have a sea creature floating in your cup of tea! [gallery...

Ze Frank CORAL!

Ze Frank CORAL!

I like this guy so much! His videos are hilarious and interesting, but more than that there's COMPLETELY TRUE. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyp1CakqNNc

It Takes a Village to Raise a Coral Reef

It Takes a Village to Raise a Coral Reef

Last time, we talked about the devastating, large-scale coral bleaching events that have occurred this summer in Florida, the Caribbean, and elsewhere around the world as a result of the hottest summer on record. Right now, there is much focus and support directed to...

Photography Tips and Tricks!

Photography Tips and Tricks!

Check out this great photography tutorial by Kenny Lin, founder and CEO of PiecesOfTheOcean.com! He goes over equipment, lighting, settings, taking pictures through the glass, and more. Let us know what you think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCUFBab-rmE&t=63s

Strange But True!

Strange But True!

A new study in February revealed that fish can recognize themselves in photographs! [1]⁣ ⁣ Dr. Masanori Kohda of Osaka University, the study's lead author said, "Much like humans, they can look at their face and say, 'Oh, it's me!'. It is highly likely that the common...