Who Was Callie Mae?
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The history and lore behind the naming of the Callie Mae Sea Foundation
Author: Virginia Schweiss
Millions of Oyster Larvae released into the Gulf
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On Tuesday June 17, 2025 125 million oyster larvae were released into the Gulf on Shearwater Reef near Ocean Springs, MS. The larvae started their journey from Palacios Marine Agricultural Research (PMAR) Hatchery in Palacios, TX and flew to Gulfport, MS. PMAR had three hatchery experts who then drove the larvae to the boat launch […]
The Hawai’i State Fish: Reef Triggerfish
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What is the most difficult word you have ever tried to pronounce? We are pretty sure that the Hawaiian name of the reef triggerfish will give it a run for its money! The state fish of Hawai’i is the reef triggerfish, Rhinecanthus rectangulus, and its Hawaiian name is humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa. Try saying that one three times […]
The Goblin Shark
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One of the Weirdest Sharks in the ocean, the goblin shark is one of the weirdest sea creatures that lurks beneath the surface!
Happy World Honu Day!
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Honu is the Hawaiian word for sea turtles. Did you know that even though green sea turtles are endangered, snorkelers and divers commonly see them around shallow reefs on the Hawaiian Islands? We are not sure if these two amazing creatures in the photo knew it was World Sea Turtle Day or if they just […]