Personal Perspectives

Shark Girl: Changing Shark Fear to Fascination

As far back as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by sharks. My father...

Personal Perspectives

The Big Five of the Ocean: Exploring the Waters of East Africa

When we think "Africa," we think of the "Big Five"—lions, elephants, leopards,...

Personal Perspectives

Expedition to Excavate a Fossil Whale

My graduate student Jorge and I are departing today for Panama, to excavate a...

Personal Perspectives

Menopausal Moms: A Mammal Mystery

In honor of Mother's Day, the Citizens of the Sea blog salutes ocean-going mothers...

Personal Perspectives

Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

All over the world, people have been witnessing gigantic blooms of tens of...

Personal Perspectives

Do Sharks Smell in Stereo?

Animals, on land and in the ocean, live in a 3-D world, and they depend on their...

Personal Perspectives

A Tale of Sex and Stress in the Ocean

Welcome to Citizens of the Sea, a new blog series where ocean life comes to life....