Cherry stone clams... And Quahogs?

Ok I can understand a cherrystone clam, even if they don't actually taste like a cherrystone. But a Quahog isn't where Peter Griffin from Family guy lives? My world is shattered.
The designation of a cherrystone is indicative of the actual size of the clam. The clam is known as a Chowder clam. Chowder clams are edible and found in North America. These clam's size are denoted by the fisherman that catch them as Cherrystone for the small ones and Quahogs as the large ones.... I thought it was weird too. Why not call the small ones small clams and the larger clams the large ones. Oh well, guess that's why I'm not a fisherman.

Cherrystone Clams

A Quahog

Also a Quahog

Waves that just don't fit in... Rogue Waves

Rogue waves, also known as freak,abnormal, and killer waves; are waves that are very large in comparison to other waves around it and are fairly anomalous in the ocean.They can be defined by a wave that has a height of more than twice the significant wave height. Rogue waves are not to be confused with their cousin, the tsunami. Tsunami are caused by an earthquake, whereas rogue waves are formed by strong winds and current.

 

Rogue waves.... Not a good thing for a small boat

Due to the quick and violent nature of the rogue wave, estimates of how many sailors have lost their lives to them is unknown, however rogue waves have been implicated in sever ship losses.

Rogue wave..... Even a problem for bigger boats

Rogue waves have surfaced not only in the ocean, but also in movies like "The Perfect Storm" and "The Poseidon Adventure".

Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps!

Environmental Sensitivity Index maps (ESI maps) are useful for determining what kind of resources are available at a glance. ESI maps are used to chart things from plants to animals and are overlain on top of topographic maps of the area of interest. In the world, people like engineers and environmental groups can utilize ESI maps to view what types of animals or plants that can be impacted from events such as oil spills. By utilizing ESI maps, cleanup crews can reduce the impact a spill or other event can have on the environment by targeting the most important areas rather than wasting time on areas that are not as species dense. Below is an example of an ESI map of the Caribbean.