World Ocean Wednesdays

Orcas Are People Too!: When Whales Mirror Humanity

Orcas, or killer whales (Orcinus orca), hold a unique place in the public imagination—a blend of awe, respect, and, increasingly, […]

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A Ballroom of Black-and-White Drama In the frozen courtrooms of Antarctica and the rugged amphitheaters of southern oceans, life’s great

Imagine the planet throwing tiny private parties after dark, each guest wearing a different kind of built-in neon. That’s bioluminescence

Beneath the bleached elegance of a sand dollar lies a vibrant, hidden world—one that pulses with life, mystery, and ecological

I must admit that when I first encountered octopi, my experience was one of reading H.P. Lovecraft and delving into

The Hidden Crisis Threatening Marine Life Our oceans are becoming noisier every day. Ships, submarines, drilling platforms, and other human

Remembering Opie: A Heartfelt Otter Encounter One of my favorite memories at SeaWorld San Diego centers on Opie, the Asian

Hey everyone! Unfortunately, I work every year, during the week of San Diego Comic Con. As much as I had

How Sea Creatures Became Mythology Myths animate the human imagination, yet their roots often lie in genuine encounters with misunderstood