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  1. How and Why Clownfish Can Change Gender

    Unpack the science of protandry: how social hierarchy dictates hormonal shifts and size increase, allowing male clownfish to become female.

    By Larry E. Bergman
  2. Where Are Sardines Found? Their Habitats and Distribution

    Explore the worldwide distribution of sardines. Uncover the key factors shaping their habitats and dynamic movements across oceans.

    By Sanjay Kumar
  3. Are Manatees Still Endangered? Their Current Status

    Discover the manatee’s true status: officially “Threatened” but facing severe, ongoing threats that demand continued conservation efforts.

    By Felipe Alvarez
  4. How to Tell If a Starfish Is Alive or Dead

    Learn how to discern the living status of starfish and what responsible actions to take when encountering them in their environment.

    By Neha Malhotra
  5. Aquaculture on Land: How Land-Based Fish Farming Works

    Explore the shift to land-based aquaculture, where advanced systems create controlled environments for farming fish with greater efficiency and fewer ecological impacts.

    By Erik Ellis
  6. Is a Beluga a Whale or a Dolphin?

    Clarify the scientific standing of belugas. Learn how these distinctive marine mammals fit into the whale family tree, separate from true dolphins.

    By Darnell Jefferson
  7. How Far Do Dolphins Migrate? And Do All Dolphins Migrate?

    Discover the diverse movement patterns of dolphins, exploring how far they travel and if all populations migrate.

    By Liliana Morales
  8. What Is Electric Fishing and How Does It Work?

    Discover the scientific method of electric fishing, its diverse applications, and the critical safety and environmental considerations involved.

    By Lorena Mallari
  9. What Is a Coral Polyp and How Do They Build Reefs?

    Discover the fundamental biology of the coral polyp. This tiny animal’s unique survival strategies and growth process are the foundation of massive reef structures.

    By Larry E. Bergman
  10. When Whales Had Legs and Walked on Land

    Uncover the astonishing scientific story of how modern whales evolved from four-legged land mammals, adapting over millions of years to life in the ocean.

    By Veronique Etienne
  11. What Kills Blue Whales? Main Threats and Causes of Death

    Uncover the various challenges facing blue whales, from historical decimation to current human-induced threats and environmental pressures impacting their survival.

    By Neha Malhotra
  12. Are There Any Fish in the Salton Sea?

    Explore the evolving state of aquatic life in the Salton Sea, understanding the environmental pressures and dedicated efforts shaping its unique ecosystem.

    By Henrik Schäfer
  13. What Is the Average Size of an Octopus?

    Understand the true complexity of octopus size. Learn why a single “average” is misleading, considering their diverse species and dynamic growth.

    By Maribel Benitez
  14. Where Is Atlantic Salmon Caught? Wild vs. Farmed

    Map the sources of Atlantic Salmon. Learn the difference between global aquaculture operations and the few, highly regulated wild fishing locations.

    By Cynthia Hashemi