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Manatees are large, gentle, slow-moving marine mammals that spend their days grazing on aquatic vegetation. There are 3 living species of manatees - the Amazonian Manatee, the West Indian Manatee...

Basking Sharks are the 2nd-largest shark species - and 1 of just 3 species with a diet consisting primarily of zooplankton. Despite being protected in many countries, these sharks are...

A new blog series I'm doing - a monthly roundup of positive ocean & marine biology news - from conservation wins, stories of hope, to weird and wonderful discoveries. Why?...

Despite their name, Ghost sharks aren’t actually sharks -- they're Chimaeras, which are close relatives of sharks & rays. Their family tree split off about 400m years ago!

The Vaquita maxes out at about 4.5ft long, making them the smallest cetaceans on the planet. They're shy and elusive, but unfortunately are often caught in fishing nets. They are...

Not to be confused with a Saw Shark - Sawfishes are one of the most endangered groups of fishes. Due mainly to overfishing & entanglement in nets and fishing gear....

Want to shop Byte Size Treasure in person? I’ll be selling at a wave of conventions this year, bringing enamel pins, stickers, prints, and ocean-inspired goodies straight to artist alleys...

Every year, a collaborative charity zine called 'Swim On', brings artists around the world together to create original illustrations & comics featuring sharks. Proceeds for every issue raises money for...

I have some big news - Byte Size Treasure has a new look. Complete with new logo, colors, and new handmade fonts, I believe the new logo better matches the vision I...

I share one of my favorite tips (and tools) that I use as part of my Sustainability Promise as I ship my products - and how you can reuse cardboard...

Looking for some books about sharks? Look no further! Whether you want to learn more about shark biology, conservation, or illustrated fiction books for kids - I have some recommendations for you to add to...

Swim On is an annual collaborative charity art zine that pays tribute to sharks. 76 amazing artists contributed to the zine with 100 full-color illustrations and comics. Purchase the zine today...