The reign of the water queen is coming to an end.

Abundance is a difficult thing to judge. Changes to the abundance of a particular species are relative to our perception of its abundance when we first observe the species. Our first observations become our baseline against which we measure changes in our natural world. Is this appropriate? Consider horseshoe crabs.

E.B. White found appreciation in even the simplest of life’s tasks.

Don’t be shocked if you see an Atlantic torpedo ray.

It was a somewhat small fish in a big pond. Though measuring just under a foot, this creature would never have to fish for a compliment.

Consider yourself lucky if you are not part of the one per cent.