Science and the Sea

All in the Family – July 1, 2021

AUTHOR Tara Haelle

You’ve probably heard that birds of a feather flock together. It turns out the same may be true for reef fish called emerald coral gobies. These fish live in small […]

A Familiar Flip of the Fin – May 1, 2021

AUTHOR Tara Haelle

Whether it’s a swagger or waddle, a strut or a prance, the way a person walks can reveal a lot about their personality before they say a word. It turns […]

Dragons in Texas? – March 1, 2021

AUTHOR Tara Haelle

Dragons usually conjure images of massive, fire-breathing reptiles that fly through the air. But the dragons that have been showing up on Texas beaches recently are tinier than your thumb—and […]

More Food, More Tentacles! – December 1, 2020

AUTHOR Tara Haelle

Imagine if gorging on Thanksgiving dinner and the week’s leftovers caused you to grow an extra arm instead of adding inches to your waistline. The idea sounds crazy—unless you’re a […]