How Pelicans Fish: Dive Hunting, Cooperative Tactics, and Adaptations That Make Them Masterful Aquatic Predators in Challenging Environments
Pelicans are fascinating birds with unique fishing techniques that have evolved over millions of years to help them efficiently capture food in diverse aquatic environments. With their large wingspans, distinctive bills, and graceful flight patterns, pelicans are a marvel of nature’s design, perfectly adapted for life as formidable fish hunters. The most commonly observed species…
Sargassum in the U.S. Virgin Islands: A Growing Environmental Concern
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), a tropical paradise known for its pristine beaches, clear turquoise waters, and vibrant marine life, has been facing a growing environmental challenge: sargassum. This brown seaweed, which drifts across the Atlantic Ocean in vast mats, has become an increasingly common sight along the shores of the Caribbean, including the USVI….