Why Do Animals Glow? A Guide to Bioluminescence

August 6, 2019 / by Erin Spencer / Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Have you ever wondered how a firefly gets its glow? If you’ve ever seen a firefly (also called a lightning bug, depending on where you grew up), you’ve seen bioluminescence in action. But these summertime staples aren’t the only ones who bioluminesce—many ocean animals use this process, too. Read on as we […]

The Frogfish: Weird-Looking and Wonderful

August 5, 2019 / by Erin Spencer / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy If you’re looking to find one of the strangest fish in the sea, look no further than the frogfish. Their leg-like fins, camouflaged skin and perpetual “oh no!” expressions make them an unusual sight on the sea floor. But, if you’re lucky enough to spot one in person, you’ll see why they’re […]

Coming Together to Tackle Ocean Plastic

August 2, 2019 / by Erin Spencer / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans

Published by Ocean Conservancy It’s no secret that marine debris is one of the biggest problems facing our ocean: every day, the issue of ocean plastic makes headlines across the globe. Since scientists first estimated annual ocean plastic inputs at 8 million metric tons in 2015, the number of initiatives by governments, institutions, non-profits and corporations […]

The Wonder of Shark Scales

August 2, 2019 / by Emily Brauner / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy This blog post was written in collaboration with Vicky Chan, who is a former Smithsonian I2F Fellow in Family Programs at the National Museum of Natural History. She hopes to continue science outreach and attend graduate school to strengthen her interests in science communication, program development and design. What do a back […]

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