You ever heard the saying, “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink?” Well, that’s true for most of the world’s water supply. Salty oceans make up nearly 97% of water on Earth while freshwater sources make less than 3%. There are two main reasons for this. When rain falls on land, it erodes…
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Tiny Aquarium Creatures Up Close
Have you ever wondered what tiny aquarium creatures look like up close? No, I mean, REAL close. Yeah, I know you can put your face up to the glass, but that’s not what I’m talking about. For these shots, I used a macro lens that can see closer than the human eye. These colorful creatures…
Turtles Unshelled – A Nature Documentary
Have you ever wondered why turtles have shells? How they survive cold winters? Or how old they can actually get? Since the dawn of humanity, turtles have captured a special place in our hearts. From folklore to video games, we have a genuine fascination with these unusual reptiles. Yet, even though they are not rare…
Cherry Shrimp on a Feeding Frenzy
Last month, I bought a 10 gallon aquarium from my cousin Ryan. It was stocked with a bunch of plants and a HUGE colony of cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi). Seriously, there are a lot of shrimp in there. My cousin said he’d started with just 5 or so shrimp. Now, there might be 100. At…
6 Incredible Shipwreck Survival Stories
For many seafarers, the ocean has been a source of inspiration and bliss, but for others, it has been a source of terror and destruction. Since humanity first set out to sea, the volatile waters have claimed countless lives. Yet, not every maritime disaster ends in despair. Against all odds, there are people who have…
Tidewater Teddy 