Whale fall; the process of decomposition in the ocean
It’s tragic to see any creature die of natural causes. The ocean is a vast collection of water that holds many different animals. It’s...
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Dead Zones
What are Dead Zones and How do They Form? Dead zones are low oxygen regions in water, also called hypoxic regions. They are called “dead...
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Largest Waves In The World!
1. Praia do Norte // Nazaré, Portugal This spot is the home to several Guinness World Records, including the largest wave ever ridden,...
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The Natural Wonder of Bioluminescence
The Natural Wonder of Bioluminescence What is Bioluminescence? This amazing phenomenon is caused by the production and emission of light...
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Manta Rays
Introduction/Overview Manta rays, the species itself is a close relative to sharks. They are quite similar to the Whale Shark and the...
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North Atlantic Right Whale, - Rare and Gentle Giants
The North Atlantic right whale is perhaps one of the most endangered species of large whale on the planet, and yet many people are unaware
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Ocean Acidification: Causes and Effects
Since the Industrial Revolution in the mid-1800s, more and more CO2 is being released into Earth’s atmosphere. As many people know, this...
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The worst oil spill in history?
The Deepwater Horizon Oil spill was a tragic disaster affecting the ecosystem and the life within it. It is also known as the Gulf of...
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A newly discovered species calls for urgent attention
Mariana Trench with the depth of 11,034 meters (36,201 feet) is the deepest trench on earth. Despite being declared as Marine National...
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The Icey Wonders
An iceberg is ice that breaks off of glaciers or ice flats and floats into a lake or ocean. To be classified as an iceberg, it must have...
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What is a Geyser: A Watercano
Introduction: A geyser is a vent in Earth's surface that periodically ejects a column of hot water and steam. Even a small geyser is an...
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The Oceans are Acidifying
Every year, we release about 40 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. A third of it, in consequence, is absorbed by the oceans...
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Underwater Archaeology
MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY is a sub-discipline of the general field of archaeology. It is the systematic documentation and recovery of...
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch: A Growing Problem for Humanity
What is it? The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a growing collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. Marine debris is...
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The Infamous Cape May
Introduction The Infamous Cape May. You feel a mild breeze push against your body as you walk on the endless shore. The limitless waves...
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Nantucket Sound
I love the beach! My best naps as a baby were being wrapped up in a towel and breathing the salt air of Popponesset Beach, on Nantucket...
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