Triple Divide Peak Facts To begin with, the slopes of Triple Divide Peak play an important role in the hydrologic cycle of North America. That’s because from this location rain or melting snow can potentially flow into either of three oceans. That fact makes this geological marvel one of only three such sites in the […]
Barndoor Skate
Barndoor Skate Facts The Barndoor Skate did not have the distinction as a separate species until 1898. It is one of the largest known skates found in any ocean. As recently as the early 1990’s, this creature nearly became another one of the earth’s species to vanish forever, as a result of commercial fishing. Their […]
Reynisfjara Beach
Without a doubt, Reynisfjara Beach ranks as one of the most unusual beaches in the world, and also one of the most isolated known to man. Its isolation helps this geological wonder to remain relatively pristine. Very few tourists choose to brave the environmental conditions of its location, so tourism stays rather limited. We have been there […]
Deep Sea Hatchetfish
The Deep Sea Hatchetfish is a collective term for a group of approximately 45 deep dwelling ocean species. The common name for the group understandably comes from their relatively hatchet-shaped body structure. However, they obviously appear quite different from the numerous freshwater hatchet fish popular in home aquariums. Scientists know little about the lifecycle of the […]
Cownose Ray
The Cownose Ray is an interesting species of an eagle ray, which is a name that creates a unique mental image. They are also one of the smallest types of ray. Their population has sadly been greatly reduced in some areas but thankfully, the numbers of this magnificent ocean creature appear to be stable overall. […]
