Science
3 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A FISH AND A WHALE YOU DID NOT THINK ABOUT
1. Scales vs Blubber : Cetaceans, like whales and dolphins lack the characteristic scales of fish but are equipped with a thick layer...
Dead fin whale hit by cruise ship spotted in Vancouver’s harbour
Fisheries officials are investigating a dead fin whale that's floating near the port in Vancouver
CBC News Posted: May 11, 2015 8:45 AM PT
The...
Beachcomber for a day
One of the chief delights of living on the whale coast is that there is always an excuse to go rambling along the...
Great White Sharks Are Natural-Born Superheroes- and here is why
There are so many reasons why great white sharks should be considered as considered nature's ocean-dwelling superheroes- they are strong and big, they...
5 Symbiotic marine relationships
We all have to get along with our neighbors. It’s just the way things are, if you want to enjoy a peaceful existence....
Marine Tourism
Virga is rain that does not reach the ground
The word virga is derived from Latin meaning “twig” or “branch”.
We’ve all seen virga, but maybe not known what it’s called. Virga is...
What’s the strongest material produced by animals?
Animals can produce incredibly strong substances - so who makes the toughest?
Spider silk, long the strongest known biological material, was recently knocked off...
Barnacles – Bravehearts of the surfzone
Billions upon billions of attached animals like barnacles, mussels and oysters owe their very lives to the sweep of the tides for the...
Are you a responsible wildlife traveler?
Unfortunately there is no single, globally accepted code of conduct for responsible wildlife tourism – travelers themselves need to take responsibility. Here are some guidelines.
1 Take...
Red Tide, Blue Tide: Bioluminescence in the Ocean
Red tides, which often contain harmful algal blooms , are caused by chemical reactions that occur between algae and other substances.
Red by day, blue...
