Author: John C

Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Isle of Palms Pier, SC Arrival Date: 05/07/18 Age: Juvenile Weight: 2.41 kg (5.3 pounds) Case History Farrah was accidently caught on hook-and-line …

This is “The Muraka” at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.  Each private villa is elevated atop Maldive’s beautiful coral reefs.  The surface level has two bedrooms, a bathroom with a …

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Folly Beach, SC Arrival Date: 05/02/2018 Age: Juvenile Weight: 12.62 kg (28 pounds) Case History Mad-Eye Moody was hooked by a fisherman off …

Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) Stranding Location: Sullivan’s Island, SC Arrival Date: 05/05/2018 Age: Juvenile Weight: 4.12 kg (9 pounds) Case History Buckbeak was hooked by a surf fisherman near …

Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis closely resembles Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis, C. tonozukai, and Palau, and C. filamentosus.  The four species are juxtaposed in the image below.  The most noticeable distinction for C. cyanogularis …

If you are wondering whether you can keep crabs in your tank or not? Do not worry because you are not the only one. Many people cannot decide if …

The blue hippo tang is an undoubtedly interesting and popular saltwater fish that ranks, in my mind, as one of the most beautiful. Is it the cool electric blue …

Last November, the Barrens Topminnow “lab” exhibit in Rivery Journey was replaced by the small fish-focused Tiny, But Mighty Important exhibit. Vestiges of the old exhibit remain, however, including …

Eighteen months after being rescued from rapidly dwindling streams on Walden Ridge north of Chattanooga, the embattled and endangered Laurel Dace finally has cause to celebrate. More than 450 …

  Schools of fish provide a fascinating example of collective behaviour in which the group moves in a coordinated manner without the need for a leader. In the past, …