Hidden within the International Whaling Commission’s whaling data from the last 150 or so years are stories, if only we tease them out. What can…
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Why Great White Sharks Getting Smaller Should Scare You
I’d guess that if you told the average person that Great White Shark size was declining, they probably wouldn’t be too upset. But in reality,…
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For the past three months I have been doing everything in my power to get a hold of leatherback sea turtle size measurements. Some might…
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It’s a hard life being the giant clam, the ‘big kahuna’ of the Indo-Pacific region. A legend exists that every giant clam who reaches maturity…
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1) Not the best cook? No worries, Greenland sharks won’t complain! Forgot to thaw your frozen turkey? Have too many leftovers to fit in your…
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When we think of sea turtles, our mind usually default to the loggerhead or the green, which have that typical “sea turtle look”. However, the…
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Two contestants fight it out for the very official title of the WORLD’S BEST BIG FISH. Meet the Contestants! MR. OARFISH: And the MS. OCEAN…
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Have you ever read about the “Adventure of the Lion’s Mane”? In the story, Sherlock Holmes is enjoying his retirement in a sandy beach in…
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For the past two months, I’ve been trying to answer one question: Why am I trying to learn more about the Tridacna? And then I…
MoreI Choose You… Greatwhiteachu? Why the Real Ocean Giants Would Make Better Pokémon
Pokémon hold a special nostalgic spot in my heart. I grew up playing the games, watching the shows, and collecting all the trading cards I…
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