Author, India Evans’ Reef Rescue Tells the story of 13-year-old eco-warrior Julie Leeds and her futuristic car Jett as they race to the Florida Keys to help save the endangered coral reefs. While spending the summer in Key West, also known as the Island of Bones, Julie and Jett discover why the coral reefs are […]
By Lucy Buckland Last updated at 9:19 AM on 22nd December 2011 It certainly is a Christmas card with a difference. A marine scientist has produced this incredible Christmas card made from his own pictures of plankton. Dr Richard Kirby has created a festive scene including a decorated Christmas tree, bells, angels and even the […]
Coral Reef Fact: Caribbean Reef Octopus (Octopus briareus) can change its appearance from crimson to green, and bumpy to smooth. Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.or/wiki/Caribbean_Reef_Octopus Help protect our amazing marine world today donate at https://www.reefrelief.org/act/donate
Coral Reef Fact: Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) can live up to 40 years, but the normal life span is estimated at between 20 and 30 years. Help protect our marine world today donate at https://www.reefrelief.org/act/donate Fact source: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/invertebrates/queenconch.htm
Reef Fact: The queen parrotfish (Scarus vetula) is one of the many parrotfish species that secrete a mucus cocoon before they sleep to help hide their scent from predators. Help protect reef species by joining Reef Relief today www.reefrelief.org/act/donate Fact source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrotfish
NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Watercolors is a compelling and riveting true story about the rescue of JJ the Whale, a day old gray whale that was found abandoned in Marina del Rey, California. Tamminen tells an educational, moving, and remarkable story as he takes us through his incredible journey and the set-backs he encountered. But most […]
Reef Fact: The POLKA-DOT BATFISH (Ogcocephalus cubifrons) maybe a slow fish but it has an unique fishing advantage. Below its snout is a fin that has become modified into a moveable spine used to lure prey within striking distance. Join Reef Relief today and help protect our marine world. www.reefrelief.org/act/donate Fact source: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/gallery/Descript/Batfish/Batfish.htm
By Christine Hoekenga. posted www.speakupfortheblue.com Shark Week on Discovery Channel is winding down, and as the final credits roll for this year’s toothy line-up (including predictable titles like “10 Deadliest Sharks,” “Killer Sharks,” and “When Fish Attack 3”), it’s an excellent moment to reflect on the other reasons to be fascinated by sharks. Sure, many […]
by GREENWISE on JULY, 2011 This is a guest post by Lydia-Quibbin Jones Children nowadays are becoming less in-tune with the environment. With modern technology crammed in every aspect of their lives, it’s so easy for the little ones to get sucked into a vortex of indifference and completely forget about nature. This is sad […]