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How Does Echolocation Work?
December 9, 2015
Survival instincts are mysterious in a mysterious world. Echolocation is a unique form of “sight” that’s difficult for human beings to comprehend, in part because of the special skills it requires to perform, but also because of the nature of the underwater kingdom in which its used. And truthfully, it’s not really “sight” at all. […]

Just How Smart Are Orcas, Dolphins & Porpoises, Really?
September 2, 2015
When curious Dall’s Porpoises investigate tour boats instead of the other way around (with the people on board investigating the animals), people often catch themselves wondering what they’re thinking. Dall’s are the most common types of porpoises that live in the waters between the southern coast of British Columbia and Vancouver Island. There’s a specific […]