A trip to the ocean just wouldn’t be complete without some time spent in the water. Whether it’s our local shores or a faraway tropical isle, we are drawn to swim, splash, and explore. And one of the most accessible ways to enjoy the water and the diverse species of plants, animals, and [...]
One of the main reasons we dive, snorkel, hike, visit zoos, and keep pets, is that there is something magical about having a close encounter with another species of animal. Judging from my own experiences, the thrill is greatest when the animal is enormous and observed in the wild. The other day, [...]
Every reefkeeper’s desire is to someday see the corals that we love and care for at home out in their natural environment. Sometimes, these ecosystems are drastically different from the conditions we recreate in our home aquariums. I had the opportunity to learn just that when I [...]
If you live on Long Island and you want to hire a charter boat to take you out in search of a trophy shark, tuna, striped bass, or anything else they think they can promise, there’s no shortage of captains ready to take your money. If, on the other hand, you just want to have the best day of your [...]