Marine Crabs: The Soldiers of the Ocean
Eating baby turtles got crabs a bad reputation, but there is much more to these ten-legged living armors—and more to their relationship with turtles, too. So, let’s take a deep breath and dive in.
Fishing Methods: How Large-Scale Fishery Destroys the Planet
Fishing is more than taking fish out of the ocean. Depending on the fishing method, there are issues with bycatch, waste, and plain inefficiency to deal with. And one fishing method releases more CO2 than the entire airline industry. Yes, really. Let’s dive in.
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The Life of a Lobster: Clawed Lobsters, Crayfish, and Lobster Imposters
Between lobsters the color of cotton candy, depressed lobster men, and misinformation spread by the wonderful Phoebe from Friends, there is a lot to learn about lobsters. Let’s dive in.
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The Cleaners of the Ocean: Marine SHRIMP in Nature
Shrimp are the cleaners of the ocean and can even influence the current of the ocean. I’ll tell you all about shrimp. They are way more interesting than you think!
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Is Nature Worth Saving?
With the news feeling like an exaggerated apocalypse novel, why don’t we just let nature fall apart at the seams and do what’s best for us, for humanity? And what do cute beavers have to do with it all?
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Thousands of Shorebirds Dying of Bird Flu: HEARTBREAKING!
Thousands of shorebirds are dying along the coast of the North Sea, washing ashore in Canada, and entire populations are collapsing on small islands. And humanity’s need for a cheap chicken dinner is to blame. What can we do?
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The Crittery Biology of Crustaceans
Shrimp are underwater bugs? Or are bugs flying shrimp? In this one, we’re talking about crustaceans. From land crabs the size of dinner plates to tiny krill that feed the whales, this group holds some cool members.
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A New Species of Dolphins? What’s a Species?
What’s a species? And why does it matter to conservation if there is a new one? Why do we care if there are three species of Amazon river dolphins?
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The Fascinating Biology of Octopuses
We are finally talking about octopuses. Octopuses are definitely in the top three of my favorite animals, so I’m more than excited. Between the vampire squid from hell and cute little Dumbo-eared octopuses, there is a lot to talk about, so let’s dive in.
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