by Todd Gardner | Jul 18, 2014 | Conservation, Eye Candy, Fish, Science
What can it mean that after a complete absence of lionfish around Long Island, New York, for the last three years, they have suddenly... by Todd Gardner | Apr 4, 2014 | DIY, Fish, Invertebrates, Science, Seahorses
Springtime in New York brings the return of migratory birds and fishes, hibernating reptiles and amphibians, and if you know where to look, massive swarms of the mysid shrimp, Neomysis americana. … by Todd Gardner | Oct 17, 2013 | DIY, Eye Candy, Fish, Science
Divers and fish collectors in Long Island waters commonly encounter two species of goatfish: the red goatfish, Mullus auratus, and the spotted goatfish, Pseudupeneus maculatus. Although they are similar in outward appearance, their behavior and adaptability to... by Todd Gardner | Oct 5, 2013 | Conservation, DIY, Eye Candy, Fish, Science
As the days shorten and the nights get colder in New York, the beach crowds and SCUBA divers give way to cold north winds and bundled-up fishermen, cashing in on the fall striped bass migration. Â Between the less-than-favorable weather, and the need to return to... by Todd Gardner | Aug 19, 2013 | Eye Candy, Fish, Science
This time of year, when I get a call from my friend, Bob Janke, it usually means he’s on his way home from a snorkeling trip in Shinnecock or Moriches bay and he’s giving me a tropical fish report. When I find multiple missed calls and text messages, it usually means...