The BBC has incredible footage showing sharks, dolphins, whales and gannets (sea birds) feasting on a shimmering ball of sardines.The gannets dive surprisingly deep (around 60 feet!) for their share of the feast. It really does look like an elaborately choreographed dance. The bait ball is an annual...

Here's another museums/oceans crossover event, this time with a popular Food Network star! From Natural History's website: March 20th and 21st A Guide to Picking Wisely from the Sea: With Tastings, Discussions, and Luncheon "Explore the connection between a healthy ocean and the seafood that we eat ...

Last night, I arrived back at my rowhouse in northwest DC after walking five miles, biking four, and spending more than seven hours in the bitter cold to witness our new president take the oath of office on the national mall. Happily exhausted, I put my feet up and for the first time, watched severa...

As President-elect Obama enters office in January, he faces oceans in crisis from overfishing, dirty fishing, climate change, mercury contamination, and more. Help us get the ball rolling with our new leader by asking him to be a champion for ocean conservation. We entreat President-elect Obama to b...

Callum Roberts, author of the excellent tome "The Unnatural History of the Sea," has tackled the nexus of ecology and economy in his blog on the Island Press website. Rising fuel costs, it seems, may be a blessing for stressed fish stocks now that many fishing ships can no longer afford to travel lo...