Tag: It’s Not What You Think

It’s Not What You Think – Serpulid Worms

by Rick O'Connor
April 10, 2026

Most of you reading this have seen serpulid worms but most likely did not know what you were looking at. These are small, curling, tubes of calcium carbonate (the same material oyster and snail shells are made of) found on rocks, seawalls, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: It's Not What You Think, Serpulid Worms

It’s Not What You Think – The Seahorse

by Rick O'Connor
April 6, 2026

Here is another marine creature that first year marine science students can identify right away but when asked which phylum and which class it belong – there is another long pause. We all know and love seahorses – they are iconic. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: It's Not What You Think, Seahorse

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