How do you setup an aquarium without dooming your fish? You just get a tank, fill it with water, and add some fish and decorations, right? Wrong. There are a few extra steps. I’m only talking about freshwater tanks here because saltwater tanks are on another level. First off, think about the fish you want;…
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The Legendary Dragon Moray
This is the dragon moray (Enchelycore pardalis), aka the leopard or tiger moray. With its impressive colors and mythical features, you can see where it gets the name. I mean, it looks like a legendary beast you’d find in a video game. Unlike typical morays, the dragon moray has curved jaws that prevent it from…
Jaw-Dropping Fish with Surprisingly Human Teeth!
This fish has human-like teeth. I mean, look at this thing! It needs a dental plan!! But, as fake as it looks, this is not Photoshop or AI. This is a 100% real fish, and it’s known as the sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus). Despite their absurd appearance, sheepshead fish are not rare or elusive. They are…
The Wreck of the SS Yongala
23 March 1911. The steamship SS Yongala is nearing the end of her 99th voyage in Australian waters. She departs the town of Mackay at 1340 (1:40 pm) en route to Townsville, Queensland. She’s carrying 49 passengers, 73 crew, and 617 tons of cargo, including the racehorse Moonshine and a Lincoln Red bull. As she…
My Top 5 Shark Encounters
I’m Tidewater Teddy, and I’ve spent a lot of time above and beneath the sea. In the deep, blue ocean, I’ve seen my share of sea creatures, but of all of them, sharks are my favorite. Over the years, I’ve had some incredible encounters with these toothy fish. Here are my top 5 shark encounters!…
Do Fish Sleep?
Have you ever watched fish swimming around in an aquarium and wondered if they needed sleep? Surely, they have to rest sometimes, right? Well, yes, they do, but it’s not always so cut-and-dry. Sleep, as defined by us humans, differs from sleep in other animals. When we sleep, we close our eyes, and electrical activity…
Mudskippers: Fish That Can Walk on Land
This is a mudskipper: Adorable little gremlin, isn’t it? These odd fish are members of the goby family, but they’re different from other gobies in a variety of ways. First, they’re amphibious, so they’re happy in and out of the water. Yes, that’s right. They can walk on land. So, now, you might be saying,…
Two Months in Australia.
Well, I’ve officially been in Australia for two months. Since arriving here, time has traveled at a strange pace. Sometimes, days have passed like weeks, and other times, days have blurred together into an unrecognizable mass. I’ve seen more of Australia than most Americans, but I still have a lot more to see. I just…
Giant Squid Filmed in Natural Habitat for the First Time
If you haven’t heard, Japanese researchers filmed a live giant squid in its natural habitat for the first time, and on Sunday, January 26, 2013, we’ll finally be able to see it. This is truly exciting. For decades, I had been hoping to see footage like this, and now, I will! I have my problems…
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