In early spring, Gannets (Morus bassanus) and other shore birds migrate to Scotland from as far away as the West Coast of Africa. Gannets spend their winters out at sea, and return to Scotland and other areas of Europe to breed when food is in…
Eurasian oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) are waders, also known as shorebirds. They are known for there bright red legs and bills, as well as their noisy nature. The species uses contact calls to stay connected to other members of the group and several complex calls as part…
The lion’s mane jelly, named for its red and yellow tentacles, is the largest known species of jellyfish. The species generally prefers cool, boreal waters. Lion’s mane jellies are an important food source for some seabirds, large fish, and turtles, including the vulnerable leatherback sea turtle…
Atlantic puffins breed in the northern Atlantic Ocean, generally on islands of Europe and North America. These seabirds spend spring and summer in coastal clifftop colonies. They dig small burrows in the sides of cliffs to nest…
Basking sharks are the second largest living fish. They consume plankton and are slow-moving filter feeders. They have been targeted by humans as a food source, and several populations have been overexploited, earning basking sharks a vulnerable status…
Many people don’t realize how many marine habitats exist and their incredible importance for biodiversity (the variety of life on Earth) and humans. Coral reefs, kelp forests and seagrass beds are just a few of the crucial habitats found below the ocean’s surface…
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