Carly Stines Corals are often mistaken as rocks strewn across the ocean floor, simply there to provide habitat for other animals. Although this is one of their significant roles in the marine environment, corals are actually animals themselves! Each coral is made up of thousands of miniscule animals called polyps that are related to anemone … Continue reading "Studying One of the Ocean’s Most Magical

Carly Stines  As humans, we continue to produce materials that do not biodegrade, or break down, in our ecosystems. As a result, we have literally tons of human made products continuously circling the ocean and affecting marine life in various ways. One of these products that continues to wreak havoc and gain attention is plastic, … Continue reading "The Five Gyres: Where Does Your Plastic