Intriguing shapes and gem-like colors distinguish the seashells shown here -- but the vast majority of these fascinating marine creatures…
Bonnie J. CardoneApril 21, 2015
Last month's article pointed out that algae are classified as red, brown or green based on the color of their…
Bonnie J. CardoneJanuary 22, 2015
Writing and taking photos for this column has been a journey of discovery and enlightenment. I've learned the common names…
Bonnie J. CardoneDecember 18, 2014
Much prized by underwater photographers for its beautiful colors, California hydrocoral (Stylaster californicus) is one of the 350 species of…
Bonnie J. CardoneNovember 26, 2014
Shrimp belong to the Phylum Arthropoda, which means jointed leg and includes 75 percent of all animals. They aren't all…
Bonnie J. CardoneOctober 28, 2014
Who says we don't have seasons in California? We most certainly do! There is lobster season and everything else. We'll…
Dale & Kim ShecklerOctober 15, 2014
Giant kelpfish tend to keep their distance. I have many images of them taken from several feet away as they…
Bonnie J. CardoneSeptember 30, 2014
The first time I saw a blue shark was during the summer of 1975. I am certain of the timing…
Marty SnydermanSeptember 23, 2014
I have come to view the oceans as an immense bowl of salty soup. Billions of creatures ride its currents,…
Bonnie J. CardoneAugust 28, 2014
