Oceanography
Alarming coral bleaching phenomenon detected in the Red Sea
For the first time in history, coral in the Gulf of Aqaba lost its natural color due to record high sea temperatures this past summer.
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Oceanography
The world's smallest shark, fits in the palm of your hand
The dwarf lanternshark is the smallest shark in the world, growing to a maximum length of less than 30cm.
Oceanography
Rare Ghostly Great White Shark Discovered
A ghostly white-ringed shark was found near Sazan Island, Albania. It is the first case of albinism ever recorded in the species.
Oceanography
Do aquatic animals pee?
The answer is definitely yes, aquatic animals definitely do pee. Urine from marine life forms an important part of the nutrient cycle in our oceans.
Oceanography
What would happen if our oceans became freshwater?
Water is a vital resource for all life on Earth, but in reality, this resource is becoming increasingly scarce.
Oceanography
Thousands of 'penis fish' wash up on Argentine beach
Spoonworms, also known as penis fish, have become stranded along beaches in Argentina after a storm, attracting fishermen to collect them for use as bait.
Oceanography
The world's most mysterious creature has a very 'cool' name, its ancestors lived nearly 400 million years ago!
Habitat is the main factor that makes it very difficult to collect complete information about this species.
Oceanography
46 million people shocked to find out what this is on the beach
Viewers must go from one surprise to another when listening to the clip owner's explanation.
Oceanography
Nearly 50% of tropical coral species are at risk of extinction
Rising ocean temperatures are fueling mass bleaching of coral reefs around the world, putting many species at risk of extinction.
Oceanography
World's largest coral reef discovered near Solomon Islands
At 34m wide and 32m long, the newly discovered coral reef in the Pacific Ocean is three times larger than the previous record holder, Big Momma Reef in American Samoa.
Oceanography
Mysterious animal glowing in the dark ocean discovered
Researchers have just discovered a new species in
Oceanography
Another 'doomsday fish' washes up in California
A rarely seen oarfish, believed to be a harbinger of disaster, has washed ashore in California for the second time this year.
Oceanography
The Mediterranean Sea could disappear
As the Earth's two major tectonic plates collide, it is likely that the Mediterranean Sea will be wiped off the map in the future.
Oceanography
Algae that causes memory loss discovered in Philippine waters
Scientists have discovered two species of microscopic algae that produce toxins that can cause memory loss in the waters of the Philippines.
Oceanography
50g Creature Makes Sound Louder Than a Jet Engine: What's the Secret?
Although it only weighs 50g, this creature can create a very loud sound, louder than the sound of a jet engine.