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Friday Smorgasbord: “What if” edition

“What if…” What If Ocean? What if the ocean treated us the way we treat the ocean? Posted by Our Planet on Thursday, August 16, 2018 What if the ocean treated us like we treat it? This video is humorous…

Friday Smorgasbord: 30 days to MACNA edition

We are less than 30 days away from MACNA and we’re officially panicking because summer is almost over! Gladly we have a great event to look forward to and a great way to say goodbye summer! But before we head…

Friday Smorgasbord: Summer Edition

Welcome to another edition of the Friday Smorgasbord! We’ve got a great selection of videos to share with you today including cleaner shrimp, helping a manta ray, feeding an octopus and even another tasty dessert….Bon Appétit! Take a Bite Outta……

Genious! Origami ‘Trap’ used to Catch Delicate Deep Sea Creatures

For researchers, snaring delicate sea creatures such as invertebrates without causing any damage is a big hurdle to overcome to better study them in a more hospitable environment. Some thoughtful people turned to Japanese origami for inspiration to develop this…

Friday Smorgasbord: Ocean Love Edition

Welcome back to our Friday Smorgasbord! It has been a few weeks, but we’re back with some incredible videos for you all to enjoy. Have a great weekend! Cephalopod Ink Cephalopod Inc. Will cephalopods one day be as ubiquitous in…

Join Ocean Gardener For a Coral Farm Tour in Bali Indonesia
Ocean Gardener Do you want to learn more about coral biology, coral farming, and coral restoration? Ocean Gardener is now offering guided and attended snorkeling tours of their coral farm located on the island of Bali Indonesia. Join Ocean Gardener…
WATCH: How To Grow Coral From Coral Spawning – SciFri and Georgia Aquarium

SciFri and scientist from the Georgia aquarium show us how they are raising Caribbean Acropora corals from gametes collected during spawning events. Once gametes are fertilized planula larvae are either release back onto the reef to settle and grow or brought…

Friday Smorgasbord: May Day Edition

May is here and since its an even year, means Interzoo is around the corner. While we’re making our way there, we have our first issue of the Friday Smorgasbord of the month. Have some interesting videos to get your…

Friday Smorgasbord: “Where has April Gone?” edition

Where has April gone and why is it still snowing in places with May right on our doorstep? *Sigh* Anywho, we have another edition of our Friday Smorgasbord with some interesting posts about our oceans and what lies beneath….enjoy! SloMo…

Friday Smorgasbord: Ocean Cleanup and more

Hope your Friday is going well! We have another addition of the Friday Smorgasbord for your viewing pleasure. Grab a cup of coffee, a cold beverage or in the spirit of April 20, your favorite herb, and enjoy! Plastic Patch…