Observing Marine Life When Boating

"Back to Nature: Observing Marine Life When Boating"," We boat in the Pacific Northwest off the west coast around the islands and straits of the Pacific Ocean.
 Following are some of our wonderful experiences.
 Sometimes there can be several in these pods including mother whales and their babies.
 Their black and white bodies glisten in the sunlight each time they appear near the water surface or do a breach jump.
 It is quite possible to watch them for hours without getting tired.
 You do not want to interfere with their normal migration routes and movements.
 But when you can actually see them in their normal environment in the ocean, it is magnificent.


Another sea mammal that I always enjoy watching is the dolphin or the porpoise.
 These mammals are so sleek and they can swim at very fast speeds.
 Most people have seen dolphins in action at the various aquariums around the world.
 They make me laugh.
 When boating, there are many small fishing boats out with their nets during the fisheries openings for the various kinds of salmon.
 Seals are also very good fishermen.
 They love to fish for salmon, much to the chagrin of the commercial fishermen.
 The bark of a seal is loud and comical to hear and they are another creature that can entertain west coast boaters.
 There are many Bald Eagles on the west coast and they also enjoy a good salmon dinner.
 Their soaring overhead is something to be marvelled at.


Sea otters can sometimes be seen around large beds of kelp.
 These sea creatures are very timid, so you must give them space.
 Often you can see them playing in pairs.
 He loves to watch them play.
 If you have watched them, I'm sure you will agree.
 Sea anemones are absolutely beautiful, as are the many colored starfish.
 Starfish are found in ranges of bright orange to deep purple.
 Some measure several inches across.
 I love to walk on docks at marinas when the tide is out and see some of these shell fish in tiny pools of water.


All in all we are very fortunate in this area to be able to see so many creatures.
 They enhance our environment and our boating experience.


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Diving in Thailand and the Amazing Marine Life You Will See - Frogfish

"Diving in Thailand and the Amazing Marine Life You Will See - Frogfish"," If you walk in the jungle or go on a safari, you might be lucky to catch a glimpse of a rare animal in the trees or far a way from you. Things might look boring when you are on the surface, but as soon as you put a mask on and pop your head under water, you find an amazing new world, rich in life. There are so many different species in such a small area and they come in all shapes, colors and sizes. You can find anything here, from tiny Gobies to massive Manta Rays or Whale Sharks. On the first place comes the elusive Frogfish (family Antennariidae), also called Anglerfish. I have seen adult dive guides cheer like a child in his regulator. All divemasters all got very excited, started to hug each other and slap each other on the shoulders. When you see a picture of a Frogfish, you might think ""that's a nice fish, but why the excitement?"". And when do find one and take a closer look, you will find out that Frogfish are amazing animals. Sometimes they hide but even when one sits smack on top of a coral head, most divers will pass it without ever knowing. And when you point one out to divers, it often takes a while before they realize that you are not pointing to a rock or piece of coral, but actually a fish. They vary in size between a few up to 30 centimeters. The lure consists of the illicium (the spine) and the esca (the bait), and may resemble a worm, crustacean, or small fish. If a fish wants to catch this make-believe prey it becomes prey itself - fast as lightning the Frogfish greatly expands its mouth thus creating suction pressure and engulfs the animal. Frogfishes do not swim in the conventional way; instead, they ""walk"" on their pectoral fins or use 'jet propulsion' (forcefully expelling water from the small opercular opening generally behind and below the pectoral fins). They are able to change their color to match the background with high precision, and their camouflage is further aided by numerous warts and filaments on their skin, giving them an appearance similar to rough coral, a sponge or even a piece of drifting weed. So next time you are on a dive and all of a sudden your guide starts to get excited, gives a lot of funny hand signals and points at something that looks exactly like a piece of ordinary coral, chances are he has found you a Frogfish. LEARN SOMETHING NEW AND 

Home Marine Life Setting

"Home Marine Life Setting"," Anybody can be fascinated of how a diversified set up of an artificial aquatic ecosystem can be captured in a very distinct pattern. This hobby is getting much popularity because it can be done by anybody of any ages but this requires a sense of commitment to know the most basic things to do in order to consider how to make freshwater aquarium set up works: Get as many information as you can You can't get something without doing anything. What you need to know is the most basic information about fish. Find a book on fresh water aquarium and know specific details on the procedures of making your own unit at home. Visit various fish shops and get valuable insights from the owners and the hobbyists themselves the most desired accessories for your aquarium. Varying opinion and suggestions coming from them are very vital for you learn not to commit mistakes and make the most of every opportunity you have for your hobby. These are the fish tanks, filters, heaters and other accessories. Beginners would want to have as many kinds of fish as they can have, second reason for a larger fish tank preference is for easier water chemistry maintenance. Choosing the right filters for your water tank is another serious to thing to deal with if you want a lasting aquarium set up. These things when completely assembled must be routinely checked up for maintenance in order to keep the normal living pattern of the marine life present in an aquarium. Make a list of all the things that are necessary to purchase for your freshwater aquarium and calculate the corresponding costs. Though it is not bad to wish on more expensive accessories but compatibility test should be made also to those stuffs before buying them. Choose fluorescent bulb instead of metal halide lamp and more advantage on beginners if they opt for a less expensive but quality filters for attachments to the water tank. Keep it Simple Go for the basics of your hobby because you are just starting to venture into something which you are not familiar with. Apply what you have learned into the actual set up for an aquarium. In this way changes in water chemistry can be noticed easily and you can take actions right away. Slow down a little bit don't rush things too fast as you may get too fascinated with your new found hobby. More importantly make some assessment if you are progressing or not after all you want only the best marine life setting at the comfort of your own home. LEARN SOMETHING NEW AND EXCITING 
  

Alaska's Wonderful Marine Life - The Whales

"Alaska's Wonderful Marine Life - The Whales"," Alaskan waters harbor over one-fifth of all the whale species in the world along with 2 dolphin species. However, outside of Alaska, the worlds smallest whale is the Dwarf Sperm Whale at only 9 feet and weighs between 200-300 lbs when fully grown. The Blue Whale is the largest living creature on earth. However, the Orca is known for killing and eating baby seals and penguins. Orcas reside at both poles, hence the name ""Killer Whale. Over that last two centuries whale populations of all species have plummeted to all time lows but, due to resent efforts of many different organizations and government conservation their numbers are on the rise again. When you see an ocean, river or lake please have respect for what is in it; don't throw things in it like plastics or bottles. Remember, these waters are the 'front yards' of all marine life. LEARN SOMETHING NEW AND EXCITING