When it comes to shark attacks, there are three ways in which the shark may go after a human victim.
The Wisdom of Unprovoked Shark Attacks
The Shy Shrimp | A Little Hidden Luxury
Despite the way the shrimp hides and burrows, it can be found easily near the seafloor of most coasts and estuaries as well as in rivers and lakes.
The Symbolism of Aquatic Creatures | Masculine Symbols of the Sea
Throughout the ages, aquatic creatures have been revered as gods, feared as monsters of the deep and hunted for their flesh, skin, bones, shells and eggs.
The Ainu Whale | A Story of Sound
Repun Kamuy is an important mythological figure amongst the Ainu People because the sea, and in particular the deepest parts of the sea, represented opportunities for harvests that could not be found on land.
The Triple Mothers of The Turtle
In a world wrecked by war, the turtle chose peace. They are the gentle giants and warriors of Mother Earth.
Breadwinners of the Sea | The Haenyeo of South Korea’s Jeju Island
The haenyeo, the free divers of Jeju Island off the coast of South Korea, are a matrifocal society where women bring home the bacon--or should I say abalone.
The Mother of All Mothers | The Gyres of the Oceanic Circulatory System
There are five gyres in the world's oceans. What's a gyre, you might ask. I thought the same thing when I first came across the concept.
Manmade Land | A Story of Land Reclaimation
Given the growing world population as well as the growth in world trade--I foresee this trend of land reclamation as eventually leading us down the path of looking for alternative sources of 'real estate' to meet the needs of a burgeoning population.
Nuclear Energy | The Destructive Power That Created The Modern World
A major environmental concern related to nuclear power are radioactive wastes which can remain dangerous to human health for thousands of years.
The Soul of the Sea
This world teems with life, with wonderment, with ancient knowledge and wisdom that seemed lost.