This week at the Oceanarium, several people asked about a strange animal they saw off of Hampton Beach. They weren’t sure if it was a whale or a shark. After a little discussion, we determined what ...

On an uninhabited island off the coast of Australia, a “smooth” rainforest creature sat in a patch of sunlight. But the “basking” animal wouldn’t be left in peace. A visiting scientist spotted it – ...

When I hear people in town say, “It’s gorgeous out, I love it when it’s overcast,” it reminds me that people in Flagstaff have an unusual perspective about the weather. With an annual average of 266 ...

A scientist found a “smooth” creature with colorful orange sides “basking” in the sun on an Australian island and discovered a new species. Photo from Hoskin (2025) On an uninhabited island off the ...