I was recently introduced to the Pacific hagfish, a little known creature that inhabits mud on the ocean floor near Baja California all the way up the coast to Alaska. This was one of the many creatures caught on the Cabrillo Aquarium’s “Catalina Above and Below” trip off Los Angeles’ coast. As you can tell… [read more]
A blue shark, Risso’s dolphins and much more
On Saturday, I went on the coolest ocean adventure. It was the Cabrillo Aquarium‘s annual “Catalina Above and Below” trip. After waking up at 4:15 in the morning, I managed to arrive in San Pedro by 5:30 to board the First String, which left at 6:00. Getting up early and mornings in general are not… [read more]
Mako Sharks: eggs for breakfast, jumbo squid for dinner
Thanks to Jaws, sharks have received a bad rap that’s really not fair. It’s annoying to even feel the need to mention Jaws, but I wanted to get it over with. Yes, Jaws was a very scary take on the Great White Shark. Not all Great Whites attack humans and not all sharks are Great… [read more]
Sheephead fish: sex change without surgery
It’s Friday night at the local saloon and not one person of the opposite sex in sight. Dating can be such a drag. But instead of moping, why not head to the restroom and perform a quick sex change and become the hottest commodity at the bar? Welcome to the potential benefits of being a… [read more]