Author: Mother of Corals

Warm Fishes? Maybe you’re thinking, “I kind of remember high school biology, and I’m pretty sure this isn’t a thing. Fishes are cold blooded!” And you are correct! Mostly. Turns…

Now, I know what you're thinking – corals, mating? But trust me, these creatures have some pretty fascinating ways of reproducing. So let's dive in and explore what makes coral…

Ladies and Gentlemen, gather around as we dive into the deep blue sea and uncover the secret world of lobster love. While you may have heard that lobsters mate for…

You probably know by now—especially if you've been following Mother of Corals for a while—that coral polyps are animals, not plants or minerals. But did you know that they are…

  In our quarterly series, we ask different scientists the same 5 questions. Join us as we see the world from a scientist's eyes! Introducing: Bobbie Renfro Our 5 questions…

In our last newsletter we offered a water bottle giveaway to readers for idea submissions for new blog post topics. We actually had a tie for first place! One of…

  In our quarterly series, we ask different scientists the same 5 questions. Join us as we see the world from a scientist's eyes! Introducing: Cathy Christopher Our 5 questions…

Give back to the ocean on your next vacation! As avid divers and snorkelers, the ocean holds a special place in our hearts. It is where we choose to spend…

  In our quarterly series, we ask different scientists the same 5 questions. Join us as we see the world from a scientist's eyes! Introducing: Dr. Rosannette Quesada Hidalgo Our…

If you have ever seen a crown-of-thorns sea star on a dive, it probably left an impression. The multi-legged invertebrate is covered in large spikes, something straight out of the…