The Big Blue Blog™

If you love the ocean and you love nature then you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Big Blue Blog. Here you will find fascinating facts and information about the ocean, its environments, and its thousands of organisms, as well as learn more about scuba diving and discover hundreds of dive sites around the world.

Latest blog posts…

Sand Dollars

Clypeasteroida is the scientific name of the more commonly known sand dollar. Although we would all love for the sand dollar to have value and to just have to walk on the beach for couple of hours to make a living, this isn't quite the case. They get their name from...

The Portuguese Man O’ War

Despite its appearance, the Portuguese Man O' War aka the Bluebottle Jellyfish, is not actually a jellyfish but a venomous siphonophore. It is made up of a small cluster of organisms that each have their own jobs and work together to stay alive. The man o' war...

Pollution is the Problem

There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean. 18 billion pounds of plastic trash winds up in our oceans each year. Humans cause the death and destruction of millions of organisms and hundreds of environments every year simply because we are careless...

Did you know?

Tsunamis can move up to 500 mph (800 kph) which is as fast as a jet plane. At this speed they are able to cross whole oceans in less than a day. They are also impressive because they don’t just travel as a large wave above water, but reach from the surface all the way down to the seafloor.

Quick Tips

Always do a buddy check before a dive. Normally during a buddy check you would have to check your buddy’s straps, their tank, their first and second stage, etc. Due to the Corona virus, rules have changed slightly so that now you must stay 6 feet away and perform a visual check of your buddy. But it is still important to be thorough and make sure that all of your equipment and your buddy’s equipment is functioning properly.

About Me

I am currently a freshman at the Texas A&M University Galveston campus and I am majoring in Marine Biology. I’m both French and American, as well as bilingual. I love everything that has to do with nature, especially the ocean. Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you I’ve been jumping into the ocean since I was 3 no matter the weather or temperature. I’m currently a PADI certified Rescue Diver and I am working towards my Dive Master certification. My family owns a farm with goats, chickens, ducks, and dogs. I love the farm life, the animals, the outdoors, and I’m open to any new experience that comes my way. My hobbies include diving, photography, tennis, and music (playing and listening). I also love to take care of the environment at any chance I get.