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October is Ghost Fishing Awareness Month
Ghost Fishing: The Nets That Never Stop Fishing By: Allison Shaffer Zen4Blue Ocean Research Author October always makes me think about all the things hiding beneath the surface. Maybe it’s
September Horoscope
Clear The Coast Horoscope! Aries — The Sea Turtle “Keep moving with purpose.” This month, trust your direction and don’t let small obstacles knock you off course. Like a sea
Species Spotlight: Shrimp
Small Creatures Making a Big Impact By: Allison Shaffer Zen4Blue Ocean Research Author When most people hear the word “shrimp,” they probably picture a meal on a plate or
Finding My Place in Ocean Conservation
By: Allison Shaffer Zen4Blue Ocean Research Author
Species Spotlight: Hammerhead Sharks
By: Allison Shaffer Zen4Blue Ocean Research Author There is something almost otherworldly about a hammerhead shark. The first time most people see one, whether in a photograph or documentary, their
The Ocean’s Most Misunderstood Story
By: Allison Shaffer Zen4Blue Ocean Research Author Every July, sharks seem to become the center of attention. Television fills with documentaries, social media is flooded with dramatic clips, and suddenly
The Lionfish Invasion: Beauty with a Bite
By: Allison Shaffer (Marine Conservation Biologist) Graceful, striking, and almost hypnotic in appearance, the lionfish is often admired before it is understood. With flowing venomous spines and bold red, white, and
What World Ocean Day Means To Me
By: Allison Shaffer (Zen4Blue Ocean Research Author) Every breath you take, every drop of rain that falls, and every meal pulled from the sea connects back to one thing: our ocean.