The Lighthouses of New York
Tue, Oct 22, 2013
Our journey on the East Coast of the United States continues in today's tour of New York lighthouses! There are more than 30 lighthouses in the state of New York but today we will be touring a few of our favorites: Horseshoe Reef Lighthouse, Statue o... Read More
The Clam
Mon, Oct 21, 2013
There are more than 15 species of clams inhabiting the world's oceans! And depending on where you are located, "clam" can refer to several different animals. In the US, a clam can refer to all mollusks, specific species, or mollusks that are capable ... Read More
Shrimp Scampi in a Flash
Thu, Oct 17, 2013
The next time you're in a rush to prepare dinner, try out this simple recipe for delicious shrimp scampi! Even though it tastes great using either freshly frozen shrimp, or fresh shrimp, we always recommend using the freshest shrimp you can find. If ... Read More
The Sea Urchin
Wed, Oct 16, 2013
The sea urchin is also known as a sea hedgehog because their bodies are small, globular and spiny! They are found in varying colors of black, purple, red, blue, green and olive! The sea urchin feeds mostly on algae, and are prey to sea otters, wolf e... Read More
Adventuring the Sea with Awilda the Pirate
Mon, Oct 14, 2013
Today we're taking a closer look into the life of Awilda, a female Scandinavian pirate! Despite several tales involving Awilda and her friends, many historical scholars question whether or not she existed. Her story begins during the 5th-Century in S... Read More
Alcatraz Lighthouse
Thu, Oct 10, 2013
After we were done visiting our dealer Marine Specialties, we decided to take a trip to the Alcatraz Lighthouse in California! Alcatraz Island was first explored by Juan de Ayala who arrived in the San Francisco Bay in 1775. He named the island, "Isl... Read More
Marine Specialties
Mon, Oct 07, 2013
This week we are gearing up for a trip to the west coast to visit our dealer Marine Specialties located in Sparks, Nevada! Sparks is a great town nestled along the Truckee River of Nevada. While we are there we will explore a farmers market, enjoy a ... Read More
Bill's Marine
Mon, Sep 30, 2013
We're escaping the Florida heat this week and traveling to Portsmouth, Virginia to visit our dealer Bill's Marine! Portsmouth is a historic waterfront town nestled along mile marker zero of the intracoastal waterway where visitors can explore the tow... Read More
Alligator Reef
Mon, Sep 30, 2013
Located southeast of Cheeca Rocks, Alligator Reef is another gorgeous sanctuary preservation area in the Florida Keys! The reef was named after the USS Alligator, a maritime ship that wrecked on the reef after encountering pirates in 1822. Alligator ... Read More
Sesame Seared Tuna
Mon, Sep 30, 2013
One of our favorite dishes to order when out to dinner with friends and family is the seared tuna! We recently discovered a great recipe for Sesame Seared Tuna and couldn't wait to share it with you. We promise it will be a big hit at your next get t... Read More
