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Image credit: Mackenzie Gerringer, University of Washington. He might not be easy on the eyes, but this fish has made history. About 27,000 feet down in the Pacific Oceans Marina Trench you might find this 2-4 inch sea creature called the Pseudoliparis swirei. It...

Key West is an island city that lies in the Straits of Florida close to North America. The city of the island lies at the southernmost end of the historical route U.S. Route 1, the longest north-south running road in the United States. This is also the southernmost...

As of right now, only 3% of our ocean’s surface is protected which is notably less than the amount of terrestrial land that we are protecting. It has been shown that we could increase the percentage of seabird conservation by over 20%.  Right now, seabirds are the...

Pollution affects over 100 million people, categorizing itself as one of the top global killers. The National Academy of Sciences estimated that every year 14 billion pounds of waste are dumped into the ocean by ocean-based sources, including cargo ships and cruise...

Kodiak Island is a large island off of Alaska's southern coast. It is the largest island in the Kodiak Archipelago. It is actually the 80th largest island in the world with a total area of 9,311.24 sq. km. It measures in total 99 miles (160 km) long and in width...

What exactly is a pescatarian? The word pescatarian is a combination of the Italian word for fish, which is "pesce", and the word "vegetarian".  A pescatarian is a person who follows a vegetarian diet but adds fish and seafood to it. People choose to incorporate fish...

Sailing is an experience like no other, but the location can certainly enhance the joy of that experience. There are so many places to sail all around the world, but here we will list three of the best sailing locations in the world. Thailand, Greece, and Australia...

New research from Bournemouth University has discovered that overfishing and shark finning might increase climate change and create more greenhouse gasses. Ecological Informatics, a popular journal,  published a paper demonstrating the importance of keeping sharks in...

Climate change is the biggest environmental concern of our lifetime. As the promises of global climate change are taking place, we need to broadcast the danger and importance of keeping our planet clean and green. This contest is an opportunity for young adult artists...

Aruba is an island and a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the southern Carribean sea. It is located close to 1,600 kilometers west of the main part of the Lesser Antilles and 29 kilometers north of the cost of Venezuela. In total it measures...

The beauty industry has created what seems like an endless amount of face products, which for most can be very overwhelming. How can we know for sure what works well with our skin type? Trying every product in the market seems impossible and costly, and may...

Port Royal, a village located on the southeast coast of Jamaica, was once considered to be the "richest and wickedest city in the world". Port Royal was the largest city in the Caribbean, operating as the center of shipping and commerce in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica...

At 1.2 to 1.3 million annual visitors, Kauai is the fourth most visited island and fourth largest landmass in the Hawaiian Island chain. You will be amazed to find the number of euphoric views it holds. This island perfectly harmonizes a laid-back, yet exhilarating...

It's not everyone's dream to live in a big mansion. See how you can save some cash and live a more extreme life!   Tiny Houses are a relatively new and seriously considered housing trend that has grown in popularity over the years. Who would ever sign up for such a...

Use winter break to your advantage this year and experience different ways of life and culture! Rome: Now is the best time to visit Rome due to the drop in tourist crowds and room rates. Even though it may be a little cooler, it rarely ever gets below freezing. For...

Traveling around the world and learning about new cultures is usually the best selling point for a foreign exchange student. However, as shiny and exciting as the deal is, there are some hidden surprises that can either make or break your experience.   PROS: Studying...