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The name “gummy squirrel” seems more fitting for a dangerously delicious confection dreamt up by Willy Wonka, but you may be surprised to learn it is actually a sea cucumber found in the dee…

It’s a shark. But, it doesn’t use teeth to eat. Yes, I’m serious. I’m writing about none other than the basking shark. These gentle giants are often overlooked, thanks to the popularity of g…

You’ve heard of great whites. You’ve heard of hammerheads. And you’ve probably heard of makos, whale sharks and bull sharks. But have you heard … of zebra sharks? Move over, tiger sharks—the…

There’s a rainbow of life blossoming just beneath our ocean’s surface. From the vibrant reefs of the South Pacific to the dazzling shells nestled on Florida’s beaches, you don’t have to go f…

Sailors have long reported sights of heavenly creatures swimming just below the water’s surface. They might not have been able to catch glimpses while peering over the rails of their ship, b…

More than 80% of our ocean is unmapped, unobserved and unexplored. That means there is wildlife, and perhaps entire ecosystems that we have yet to discover or understand. This is part of why…

Are you ready for this? Yes, some ocean animals dance! You read that right, friend. And I’m here to bring you some absolutely astounding levels of ocean joy, courtesy of eight ocean animals…

Spring is in the air! As flowers, trees and shrubs burst to life on land, they attract pollinators like birds, bees and butterflies. When I started working at Ocean Conservancy early last ye…

It’s April Fools Day and while everyone is unleashing their carefully planned pranks, we thought we should remind you that Mother Nature is the greatest prankster of them all. The ocea…