The Life Cycle of a Seahorse? The seahorse is a small fish that has no scales and breathes through gills. Seahorses are the only type of fish in which the male becomes pregnant (by way of internal fertilization). While we don’t know for sure how they do this, it’s believed to be possible due to their ability to regrow their tails. This makes them one of the most unique fish in our world! Seahorses are commonly known for their unique appearance and slow swimming. They don’t move around in the ocean nearly as fast as other sea creatures. However, that isn’t the most interesting thing about them. Did you know that when seahorses are born, they’re all males? Life Cycle of a Seahorse While they start as males, some turn into females when the female population becomes smaller. It’s a strange and unusual thing that doesn’t happen with other creatures, but that’s what makes the average seahorse special! It’s essential to understand the life cycle of a seahorse and what they go … [Read more...]

We have a special fondness in our family when it comes to talking about Jellyfish. My Great Grandpa was Professor Lemuel A Fraser from the University of Wisconsin's Zoology department. While I was very little when he passed, he was a dear man that my mom still talks about fondly. His life's research was all about Jellyfish - and he discovered some pretty cool things back in the years he spent summers out on the coast doing his research. I could go on and on about him - but you dig into his marine research on your own if you are interested. There are many life cycles in the animal kingdom, but few are as unique and interesting as that of jellyfish. The jellyfish life cycle is a fascinating process that starts when eggs hatch into larvae, continue through becoming polyps (stages between larva and adult), they develop into free-swimming medusae which reproduce sexually to produce more jellyfish. The life cycle of a jellyfish is both interesting and full of surprises! The Life … [Read more...]