May 1 - May 15, 2007

Tue., 5/1        Dragonfish I: The dragonfish lures in its unsuspecting meals with its own version of a fishing pole.         

Wed., 5/2       Dragonfish II: This bizarre looking fish uses a red light to see at the bottom of the ocean.    

Thu., 5/3       Male fish sex scent: Female stickleback fish choose their mate by scent, chemicals similar to human pheromones.         

Fri., 5/4         School mates: Scientists have discovered that fish recognize each other by scent and by sight.          

Mon., 5/7      Frozen methane packs: Scientists at the Brookhaven National Laboratory believe the methane under the sea floor could be a significant source of energy if it can be extracted.       

Tue., 5/8       Sea squirt invasion: These little filter feeders seem fairly harmless, but they are growing out of control and smothering other sea floor fish such as mussels, scallops, and oysters.      

Wed., 5/9      Majestic albatross: The albatross can lock its wings into position, allowing it to glide effortlessly for days.       

Thu., 5/10      Set in stone: Recently discovered fossils prove that albatross used to live on the Atlantic Ocean.         

Fri., 5/11     Skimming the surface: New techniques may soon make long-line fishing safer for marine birds.       

Mon., 5/14     Seaweed uses: Seaweed extract is used in products from toothpaste to beer to ice cream.       

Tue., 5/15    Ocean connections: Regardless of where we live, we are all connected to the ocean.