by Caitlin Nichole | Sep 28, 2014 | Science
Since posting one “Reefs In Art” post earlier wasn’t satisfying enough, I ventured out in search of more Plankton Art, because let’s be honest, diatoms can be pretty... by Caitlin Nichole | Sep 28, 2014 | Science
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science will be debuting a new exhibit on October 1, 2014. Whales: Giants of the Deep is an exhibit on tour from the museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, a facility boasting one of the world’s largest marine mammal... by Caitlin Nichole | Sep 28, 2014 | Science
This is beyond terrifying. Just knowing what kind of blow the little three-inchers are able to deliver, I wouldn’t want to get into a fist fight with this guy, EVER. Just look the mantis shrimp next to that dude’s hand, he’s... by Caitlin Nichole | Sep 28, 2014 | Science
Oh, how clever. Utilizing reflectors that emit an opalescent bluish-green sheen, the juvenile mantis shrimp is able to camouflage itself from predators. While adult mantis shrimp are pretty badass sucker-punchers and capable of holding their own, the vulnerable little... by Caitlin Nichole | Sep 28, 2014 | Science
Since I had somewhat depressing news earlier about the Spiny Seahorse, let’s take a happier route this time around. These cute little seahorses, Hippocampus pontohi and Hippocampus severnsi, were captured on camera by two divers in the Philippines, where... by Caitlin Nichole | Sep 28, 2014 | Science
Well this is kinda sad. Britain’s Studland Bay use to be the home of over 40 Spiny Seahorses (Hippocampus histrix) in 2008. However, after an 80-hour survey this year in search of the spiky little ponies, they turned up with nothin’ at all and only one has...