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The idea for Staghorn Jewelry was born on a beach along the Texas coastline. This is the story of how it all began. My Background: I worked in the corporate field for 7 years, working banking, accounting, and account…
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Species Spotlight: Whale Shark
Whale Sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest shark species, and the largest of any fish species alive today. Each shark has a unique pattern of spots (like a fingerprint) that can be used to identify individuals. They are gentle giants,…
Species Spotlight: Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks (Sphyrna lewini) are an easily distinguished group of sharks in the hammerhead family. Sharks in this family have an unmistakable double-headed hammer shaped head, giving them the name “hammerhead”. Description Like other member of this family, its…
Species Spotlight: Whitefin Swellshark
Whitefin Swellsharks (Cephaloscyllium albipinnum) are a type of catshark endemic to Southeastern Australia. As a form of protection against predators, members of this genus will swallow water to increase their size, making them look bigger and harder to eat. Images…
Species Spotlight: Great Hammerhead Shark
Great Hammerhead Sharks, Sphyrna mokarran, are apex predators found in warm coastal waters throughout the world. They are solitary marine animals that migrate long distances of more than 1,200km (756 miles) at a time. They are the largest of the…
Species Spotlight: Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Carcharhinus longimanus, are a species of shark feared by many. Along with Great Whites, Bull Sharks, Makos, and Tiger sharks, Oceanic Whitetips are labeled as one of the most dangerous sharks in the ocean. There are multiple…
Species Spotlight: Sawback Angelshark
The Sawback Angelshark, Squatina aculeata, is one of three species of Angel Shark that inhabits the Mediterranean. Angel Sharks are a part of the Squatinidae family and are known for their flattened bodies that they use to navigate/hunt along the…
Species Spotlight: Ganges Shark
The Ganges Shark (Glyphis gangeticus) is one of 6 species of river shark and is often confused with another shark that is found in rivers, the bull shark. Records of human interactions with this shark, including attacks, are thought to…
Why We Need Sharks
Why We Need Sharks When people think of sharks their minds usually go to bloodthirsty predators with an appetite for human flesh. But this image is so far from the truth. If you ask a swimmer or beachgoer what their…
Harmful Effects of the Seashell Trade
Harmful Effects of the Seashell Trade Walking along the seashore you can’t help but be mesmerized by the delicate seashells that wash up on shore. These shells have been seen a treasure for centuries, used as decoration and currency by…