Oceanography
Jellyfish species can 'knock down' American carriers
Jellyfish and sea creatures have appeared on Earth since about half a billion years ago, possibly more dangerous than our long-held concept. They can even attack nuclear…
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Finding lobster has 6 fangs
The 1.8kg heavy lobster called Lola was caught by fishermen off the coast of Hyannis, Massachusetts.
Oceanography
Blobfish: The most 'ugly' animal on Earth
On September 12, the Association of Ugly Animals Conservation (UAPS) announced that blobfish is the ugliest animal on Earth through online voting by readers worldwide at…
Oceanography
7 bizarre creatures in the deep sea
On September 14, Guardian magazine (UK) introduced the unique images and characteristics of 7 species of bizarre sea creatures living in deep sea areas.
Oceanography
Female ink creates fake testicles to avoid being attacked
Live squids in the eastern Pacific Ocean have a way of effectively protecting themselves against the attack of male squid.
Oceanography
30 dolphins stranded in Brazil
About 30 large dolphins were stranded in northeastern Brazil over the weekend. It was reported that on September 23, at least 7 of them died.
Oceanography
50% of corals worldwide have disappeared
Scientists from the Caltin Marine Vision Survey (CSS) project have published the most comprehensive record of the disappearing reef areas around the world.
Oceanography
Mysterious giant 'monster' species weighs 3 quintals
Giant clam with the scientific name Tridacna gigas, is the world's largest two-shell mollusk, discovered in 1521.
Oceanography
Positioning waves cause whales to die in mass
When about 100 whales strayed into the shallow waters of Loza of Madagascar in May and June 2008, scientists suspected that underwater positioning waves played a role in…
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Fish have sexy lips
Batfish (bat fish) belongs to the family Ogcocephalidae, others belong to the family Ephippidae. Batfish uses pectoral fins to move.
Oceanography
Catch living 'lobster monster' 60 years old
The long life of the animal helps the animal to have the ideal size along with the more intimidating pair, the strength and the sharpness to cut a metal can of soda.
Oceanography
200-year-old fish in America
A person in Seattle, USA has just caught a fish of 200 years old. This is the oldest fish ever.
Oceanography
Bloodthirsty fish species and
Biologists at the University of Michigan have discovered a range of fat cells near the anterior dorsal fin of male male cobia when the female approaches.
Oceanography
Starfish links lacking in visual evolution?
A study has shown for the first time that starfish use primitive eyes at the ends of its wings to orient their environment by