Decomposition is essential to all ecosystems, both on land and in the ocean. In marine environments, decomposition and nutrient recycling keep food webs functioning, prevent the buildup of organic ...

The Trump look-alike appears to be a longhorn cowfish. The National Aquarium describes the species as “charismatic” and a member of the boxfish family, recognized “by its long horns that protrude from ...

I’m terrified of leeches, but desperate to stop avoiding lakes. So I called a leech therapist, learned what a leech facial ...

Marylanders and visitors love the blue crab as a seafood delicacy, but they chose it as the state crustacean for more than ...

Every parent goes through the phase of their kids BEGGING for pet. Be it a puppy, or a kitten, or a turtle- these little pets ...

Commercial venues for great silverfish sport ...

An Interview with Rae-Yen Song by Adela Lovric // Jan. 20, 2026. For their most ambitious exhibition to date, Rae-Yen Song ...

The new Toyota/TPWD ShareLunker season opened the same day! The season for entering a 13-pound bass or larger runs January 1 ...

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Ice Worms are ancient and deadly creatures you hear tale of in PDAs gathered at various bases, and confirmed by Al-An and your own encounters with them. Ice worms are surprise attack hunters and will ...

Officials with the aquarium said the new implementation is “in response to unprecedented growth and to continue providing exceptional guest experiences” The aquarium will extend its closing time by an ...

For some, it’s a reward. For others, it’s a punishment. The “tequila worm” divides alcohol connoisseurs as the wiggly little prize at the bottom of a bottle. What started as a marketing trend for ...