There’s nothing quite like a warm, sandy beach in the middle of summer. Jumping in the water, surfing the days away or simply enjoying the water with your children sound like dreams come true. Yet many of us fear that a cunning predator may ... [ Read More ]
A Grim July: The Shark Attacks of 1916
Shark attacks are some of the scariest seaside incidents that can happen. But rest assured if you want to go to the beach. The chances of you actually getting attacked by a shark are very, very low. Today, safety measures are in place ... [ Read More ]
Swimming with Dolphins
Swimming with Dolphins -- I consider swimming with dolphins a life changing experience. I’ve been fortunate enough to swim with dolphins four times in my life and each time I’ve come away with a renewed appreciation of the animal world, in ... [ Read More ]
Turtle Beach Monkeys
Turtle Beach Monkeys and Big Major Cay Pigs -- Some of the most unusual animal human interactions take place at two different Caribbean beaches. One is Turtle Beach in St. Kitts, which is home to a group of vervet monkeys who like ... [ Read More ]
Florida Birds
Birds of Florida The 40 most sought after birds of Florida are... 1. Bachman’s Sparrow 2. Bald Eagle 3. Black Rail 4. Black Skimmer 5. Black-bellied Whistling-Duck 6. Black-whiskered Vireo 7. Bridled ... [ Read More ]
Cape May New Jersey Birds
Cape May New Jersey Cape May is a popular beach locale, but it is also a well-known destination for birders. That’s because of its location at the midpoint of the Atlantic Flyway and its varied natural habitats. This location “draws birds ... [ Read More ]
Winter the Dolphin: An Inspiring Survival Story
Winter the Dolphin -- The Clearwater Marine Aquarium describes Winter's story in this way: At only three months of age, Winter found herself wrapped tightly in a crab trap line and was unable to escape. She was rescued from ... [ Read More ]
Bird Guide for Hawaii’s Beaches
Bird Basics What makes a bird different than other animals? The first answer that pops into most peoples' minds is that birds fly. But, not all birds fly. So, what characteristics do ALL birds share? They are warm-blooded. That means ... [ Read More ]
Saltwater Game Fish Guide for the Southeast US Coast and Gulf of Mexico
Game fish are fish caught for sport and often eaten, although fishermen are increasingly using the "catch and release" method, especially with more endangered fish species. This list includes some of the more common game fish found in this ... [ Read More ]
Reef Fish Guide for Hawaii Beaches
Fish Basics What characteristics identify an animal as a fish? It isn't fins or spending their entire lives in the water because many marine mammals have fins and spend their entire lives in the water. In order for an animal to be a fish ... [ Read More ]