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 […]
Coral Camp for Kids for this past summer was a huge success as we saw our classes filled to capacity every week beginning in June and ending on Friday, August 19th. We saw a 30% increase in the number of Coral Campers this year as opposed to last years numbers. Coral Camp for Kids was […]
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 […]
This is an unique opportunity for children 6-12 years of age to learn about coastal environments, the basics of ocean ecology, and threats facing the survival of these ecosystems. Coral Camp is an interactive nature-based educational summer camp experience. Camp activities include visits to NOAA’s Nancy Foster Eco-Discovery Center, the Key West Aquarium, Fort Zachary […]