Surf's Up Magazine

Logo White 400px Wide

penguins sleeping

Penguins Sleeping: How do They do it?

Penguins are renowned for their delightful waddles and iconic presence in the Antarctic. Yet, many people don’t have much experience seeing penguins sleeping. So, how do penguins sleep? Penguins get their rest through intermittent periods of sleep, which generally last no more than 10 minutes each. Whether they’re land-bound with their beaks tucked into a…
do penguins have tails

Do Penguins Have a Tail?

I was curious to know: Do penguins have a tail, and if so what purpose do they serve? To answer this question, I conducted some research. If you’re curious to find out what a penguin’s tail is used for and other fascinating facts, then keep reading! You won’t want to miss it. Do Penguins Have…
african penguins in cape town

Warm Weather Penguins

We typically think of penguins as dwelling in freezing cold climates like Antarctica. But people often ask: can penguins live in warm weather? Only around four to five types of penguins actually live in Antarctica and its surrounds. The rest of the penguin species are living in different parts of the world, some in temperate…
hawaii penguins

Hawaii Penguins: Do They Exist?

Though it may come as a surprise, penguins actually live in Hawaii. We typically think of penguins as being found only in the Southern Hemisphere, but a few species inhabit temperate regions like South Africa. There is even one that lives close to the equator on the Galapagos Islands. Although penguins are not native to…
Paedocypris progenetica

The Smallest Fish in the World

Like the smallest shark in the world, it’s highly likely that we have yet to discover the smallest fish in the world, due to the very nature of small fish. Our list of fish is limited to those under an inch. The smallest being 0.24 inches (6.2 mm) and the largest being .98 inches (2.5…
emperor penguin

How Tall are Penguins?

Penguins are some of the most adorable creatures in the animal kingdom. But did you know that there are 18 different species spanning the southern hemisphere? And just how how tall are penguins? Check out the full article below to see a comprehensive list of different penguin species’ height, as well as the tallest penguins…
tampa red tide

Tampa Red Tide: All You Need to Know

Some red tides are deadly, while others are just annoying. Here’s more information about red tides and what’s happening in Tampa Bay at the moment. What is a Red Tide? To begin, we need to understand what a red tide is. A red tide is a type of harmful algal bloom (or HAB) that happens…
how fast is a turtle

Is A Turtle Fast?

While turtles typically move slowly on land, they are much more agile in water. They may not be as quick as orcas, but sea turtles can still swim relatively fast. Surprisingly, leatherback sea turtles can swim up to 34 kilometers per hour (or 21 miles per hour)! Perhaps it’s because they don’t have any teeth…
What's the Difference Between Ocean and Sea

What’s the Difference Between Ocean and Sea?

A majority of our planet’s water is stored in oceans, seas, and bays. In total, these bodies of water hold 96.5% of the 1.36 billion tons central to all life on Earth. Oceans don’t just take up a large percentage of the globe, they actually cover 71% its surface area. At the very least, half…
diagram of white shrimp

White Shrimp: All You Need to Know

White shrimp progress through several life stages in a short amount of time, mature quickly, and typically live for less than a year.  Adults live on soft bottoms from the near shore to depths of a few hundred feet. Unlike many aquatic invertebrates, white shrimp reproduce via internal fertilization. Read on to learn more. White Shrimp: Quick…