Friday Smorgasbord: Ghost Shark edition

TGIF and welcome to another installation of our Friday Smorgasbord. We have some pretty cool stuff today including rare footage of ghost sharks, asteroids vs. oceans, whales vs. sharks, fish vs. powerlines and more.  Ghost Shark If you had a…

SeaWorld to phase out orca shows

For animal rights activists, it is a huge win and probably the right move, as SeaWorld San Diego has announced the end of its hallmark orca whale shows in favor of a more informative experience. There has been a lot…

Friday Smorgasbord: Oyster restoration, testing seabirds and more

The first May edition of the Friday Smorgasbord has some choice cuts to finish your workweek. First off we have this interesting report about reef restoration — oyster reef restoration that is. Like many of our waterways, the Chesapeake Bay is…

Friday Smorgasbord: Flying sharks, deep water discovery, sexy fish and killer whales attack

Holy flying sharks Batman! In a story that not even the best golfer could make up (you know the guy that made that 50-foot putt to save par in a hurricane) a 2-foot leopard shark dropped from the sky onto…

Friday Smorgasbord: “Mama’s Boys” Orcas, human-faced fish, sea squirt computers, and tidal power

Welcome to another round of Friday Smorgasbord action with some fun things to start off the weekend. First off, new research is showing that despite their name, killer whales have the need for their mothers. Sure they may be some…