A magnificent photograph of Peale’s Black-Chinned Dolphin. Credit to Caroline Weir. This month’s article series shall be discussing the Patagonian Chiloe Island. Chiloe Island, also known as the Greater Island of Chiloe, is an island in the Chiloe Archipelago off the coast of Chile. The island is located off the southern coast of Chile, & is the largest island in the Chiloe Archipelago. The island has a rather small population, that being 154,775 people. The island has an area of...

A vivid photograph of Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico. Credit to Go Fish Punta Mita. In this article, we shall be discussing the Documented History of Sayulita. Sayulita is a small resort town on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is located in the Nayarit state, & is just north of Banderas Bay. Their beaches are extremely popular amongst surfers, & have been popular for a long time. Additionally, the coastline is popular amongst snorkelers & scuba divers alike. Its proximity to Puerto Vallarta also...

A striking black-and-white photograph of Mary Jane Rathbun. This article is part of our Marine Hall of Distinction collection. In this special collection, we discuss the marine biologists who have contributed most to marine biology & oceanography. We do this to commemorate these marine biologists & show gratitude for everything they have contributed to our oceans. Today's marine scientist is Mary Jane Rathbun. Mary Jane Rathbun was the nation’s first female carcinologist, & one of the most...