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Cooperative Hunting: How Eels and Grouper Partner on Prey
Moray eels and grouper exhibit an interesting behavior you could observe on your next dive. Here are the signs to look out for.
Think Big: How To Put Grouper in the Spotlight

Groupers have been a favorite fish since the pioneering days of diving. Widespread in the tropics and subtropics, they are slow-moving, curious and intelligent, and many are highly colored.

How Common Are Stranded Sharks Like the Frozen One in Cape Cod?

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers questions recently sparked by a frozen shark found in Cape Cod.

Island of Natural Wonder

Island of Natural Wonder

An Undiscovered Natural Paradise in the Out Islands

An Undiscovered Natural Paradise in the Out Islands

Critters on Critters: A Photographer's Guide to Looking Closer

Underwater photographer Patrick Webster encourages viewers to take a closer look at creatures while diving or even in their favorite photos.

I'm From the Shark Bite Capital of the World. Here's Why I Love Diving with One of Nature's Most Misunderstood Predators

Alexandra Owens used to be scared of sharks—terrified actually. Once she learned to dive, the fear slowly put itself to rest. Here's her story.

Are Sharks Mammals? (No!)

In this edition of Ask a Marine Biologist, Dr. David Shiffman answers one of the most-asked questions about sharks—are they mammals, fish, or something else?