At Coral World, our sea lions participate in their own health care. One of the most important health-related, or “husbandry,” behaviors they perform is a voluntary blood draw. Drawing blood is extremely beneficial to the sea lions’ veterinary staff, just as it is to any person’s doctor. By analyzing an animal’s blood, trainers can proactively…
Did you know that seagrass beds are an essential part of marine ecosystems? Seagrass is a marine flowering plant found in coastal waters throughout the globe. It provides crucial habitats for the development of juvenile organisms such as fish and lobster. Seagrass beds are also the primary food source of green sea turtles native to…
The horse-eye jack is an awesome fish that was first scientifically described in 1831 by Swiss naturalist Louis Agassiz. It has since grown in popularity in the dive community because it is both a coastal and a shipwreck dwelling species making it a common fish to see at most dive sites. Horse-eye jacks swim in…
It is that time of year again where everyone in the Virgin Islands is keeping an eye on the water hoping to catch a glimpse of the Humpback Whale. Humpback whales migrate through the Caribbean to our warm tropical waters where they give birth to new calves and to mate during the winter months In…