Nature’s Nightlight: How Glowing Bacteria are Becoming Our Ocean’s Watchdogs
Have you ever seen the ocean glitter with an otherworldly blue-green light on a dark night? That magical glow, known as bioluminescence, isn’t magic at all—it’s one of nature’s most brilliant inventions. It’s a living light, created by organisms from tiny bacteria to deep-sea anglerfish, and it’s a subject that absolutely electrifies me. So, how […]
From Sturgeons to Sea Stars: Teaching the Ocean One Visitor at a Time
Volunteering at the Seattle Aquarium through the Youth Ocean Advocates program has been one of the most meaningful parts of my high school experience. The program lets high school students teach visitors about the animals on display, and it starts with training where we learn everything from the animals’ habitats to their behaviors. Once we’re […]