by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | May 24, 2017 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
Stung by a cnidarian? Forget the old “Pee-on-Yourself” Remedy The perpetual discussion about a remedy for the sting of jellyfish seems to have bobbled to the surface again recently with the publication of an article (see reference) discussing a remedy for...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | May 16, 2017 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
Man vs Invert: A Tale of Marine Biology Lessons Learned the Hardest Way Possible Probably all large sea anemones have a potential to cause severe damage to human skin. Surprisingly, the sea anemones found in the temperate areas of the Northern Pacific...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Dec 29, 2016 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
It was two days before Christmas, and… What is wrong with these illustrations? As the year 2016 winds down, I feel moved to attempt a graphic comparison of two weather observations I find extraordinary when viewed together. I’m sure there are many...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Oct 10, 2016 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
One of the activities I tried several times during my diving-photography career was to take “extreme” macro shots of various invertebrates in the field. After many changes of equipment–keep in mind this was ALL done on a shoestring budget, and was...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Sep 18, 2016 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, Marine
It seems to me, as an old and studious zoologist, that of the many mating rituals occurring in animals, including humans, perhaps the most normal is the presentation of a gift to one’s significant other. Such giving may occur before, during, or after mating, and it...
by Ronald L. Shimek, PhD | Apr 26, 2016 | CORAL - Ronald L. Shimek, PhD, CORAL Excerpt, News & Notes
A zoologist’s notes: from coral reefs to methane catastrophes Excerpt from Editor’s Page CORAL Magazine, May/June 2016 Oceanography being the grand umbrella under which we have conceived and create each new issue of this magazine, we occasionally find ourselves...
