Hammerhead Sharks in the Gulf

 Critically endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks are one of the 10 most common shark species in Texas waters, often caught by beach anglers. These sharks also help maintain the overall health of the Gulf. Read more about them in the December issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine. 

Tracking the Migrations of Sharks

Scientists are learning more about the incredible migrations of shark species in order to help protect them. Read about some of the latest research in this story for The Revelator. 

Sharks on the Texas coast

 A healthy population of sharks lives in waters off the Texas coast  -- and that's a good thing. Read about these sharks, how they are protected, and where to see them here. 

Tagging sharks for science

 Shark tagging helps scientists track the movements of these animals, supporting efforts to protect and conserve them. Read what it's like to tag sharks in this piece for Scuba Diving magazine. 

The Gulf of Mexico

11 things you might not know about this body of water, also known as The American Sea. Some cool facts and some alarming ones. Read it here. 

Saving Endangered Marine Species

Iconic ocean animals are disappearing as Earth faces a sixth major extinction event. Read about how people are working to protect them, and ways you can help in this piece from Scuba Diving. 

Tracking wildlife for science

In this article for Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine, I look at some of the animals scientists track in the state and what they're learning from it.

Tagging Sharks

Scientists use tags to study the abundance and movements of sharks, which helps determine where they most need protection. Divers who see tagged sharks can help support this research. Read more in this piece for Alert Diver.

Tracking and Tagging Wildlife

Tags, collars, and other tracking methods are essential to wildlife research and conservation efforts. Read more about why, and how scientists take great care with the animals, in this PBS Nature Blog post.

Science by the Sea

Find your inner marine biologist at these Texas destinations, where laboratories, nature reserves, and aquariums offer the chance to learn more about those beaches and bays we all enjoy so much.  Read the full article in Texas Highways Magazine.

Sharks in the Gulf of Mexico

This piece on tagging sharks is part of a series of articles in Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine looking at the Gulf of Mexico. Follow tagged sharks at https://www.ocearch.org/tracker.

Diving into issues affecting the Gulf of Mexico

The July issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine features a series of articles about the Gulf of Mexico produced by yours truly and the magazine editor, Louie Bond. This piece looks at threats to the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.

What do sharks do during a hurricane?

When 2017's powerful hurricanes roared across the ocean, did sharks and other marine life know what was coming? And, if so, what did they do about it? Find out in this piece for Men's Journal online. 

Don't feed the wildlife

People love to feed wild animals, everything from birds to sharks. This is seldom a good thing for the wildlife, and can be bad for people, too. Read about some of the reasons to step away from the chum.

Playing Tag with Sharks

Scientists tag sharks to learn more about their movements and habitat use, which helps identify areas that most need protection. A behind-the-scenes look at a shark tagging expedition off the coast of Florida.

Measuring and tagging a tiger shark.

It's Shark Week! Expect some stretching of the facts.

Scientists still don't know a lot about the hundreds of species of sharks in our oceans. Pop culture seems only too happy to fill in the blanks - not always accurately. Just in time for Shark Week, here are five myths about these fish debunked.

Top Aquariums

Ten of the best accredited aquariums in North America. Find Nemo and Dory and many amazing marine creatures - and help conserve the world's oceans at the same time. Read the list here.

Three Countries Collaborate on Gulf of Mexico Science, Conservation

Three countries bound the Gulf of Mexico - the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba. Scientists from all three have been working together for years to study and protect this important body of water. Read about the Trinational Initiative in my piece for Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine.

Tagging Wildlife for Science

Scientists use a variety of tagging methods to track wild animals and learn more about them. Read more in my piece for Mental Floss, 10 Animals We Tag - and What we Learn From It.

Volunteer Diving

Combine awesome diving with volunteering for research and conservation projects - everyone wins, including the ocean. Read more in my article for Alert Diver.