Whether it’s a family vacation, summer holiday, or tropical getaway, for many people “cruising” has always been marketed as a fun, family getaway. Taking a closer look into the cruise industry, behind the all-inclusive marketing strategies,...
Once you’re familiar with the taxonomy and range of seabirds (check out a detailed introduction on seabirds here) it is important to understand why seabirds play such a crucial role in marine health and ecosystem function. Despite their small size...
Seabirds have played an important role in human history and cultural experiences for thousands of years. From Greek mythology and the story of Daedalus and Icarus escaping imprisonment in Crete using wings made of seagull feathers((The Story of...
Despite the abundant diversity of worm species on Earth, many may struggle to name species beyond the common Earthworm (Lumbricina). In fact, many would be surprised by the extent and complexity of their classifications. Worms are present in...
The North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) has faced hundreds of years of anthropogenic threats and challenges[1]US Department of Commerce, N. O. and A. A. What makes the right whale right? https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/rtwhale.html.…
It's difficult to overstate the ocean’s vastness and diversity of life: 2.1 million marine species have already been documented by biologists (only 9% of the estimated total), and each one has specifically evolved to exist in a part of the...
Galeophobia or the fear of sharks (Selachimorpha) and the misconceptions of their “bloodthirsty” behavior have been circulating since the 18th century. Beginning with Carl Linneaus’ species description depicting armor-like teeth and aggressive...
