The Microplastics Challenge: Solutions from Nature
As ocean enthusiasts we have all heard about plastic pollution and seen evidence while diving, walking the beach, or cruising along in a dive boat to and from a dive…
Warm Blooded Fishes
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…
Sexy Coral Love
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…
Lobster Love: A Tale of Romance Under the Sea
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…
Corals Are Hunters. Who Knew?
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…
Crown-of-Thorns Are Not All Bad
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…
Learning from the Ocean’s Designers
When you think about it, evolution does a pretty incredible job of finding more efficient ways to enable the survival of a species, especially considering it isn't a conscious or…