Oceanography
Glowing sharks
Some scientists have suspected that dwarf sharks possess glowing organs in their abdomen. But that theory has never been verified.
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Detecting mysterious super creatures on the seabed
This creature has made many scientists confused in identifying its species during the past time. A mysterious creature that has not been able to identify the source has…
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Heartbreaking image of the death of blue whale
The picture shows the scary wound of the blue whale, because its tail seems to be torn apart. This whale was injured swimming lost in the shipping lanes of container shi…
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Unknown things about giant fish 8m long
The team followed six rays off Mexico's Yukatan peninsula within 13 days. Like sharks and whales, giant stingrays have huge mouth cavities and water filters, which can s…
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A newly found giant crab
This is Claude - The giant crab crab Tasmania was recently caught in Tasmanian waters. The fate of the crab is to become a delicious crab cake on the plate. However, the…
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The beach glows
On a moonless night, if you walk to the beach on Vaadhoo Island in the Maldives, the glowing tiny creatures will cling to your feet. In addition, you can see light comin…
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Starfish move like humans
Scientists have announced the discovery of the crunchy sea star Ophiocoma echinata that can
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Watch out for severe burns from rocks from the beach
California firefighters say a 43-year-old woman has suffered severe burns caused by stones in pants pockets picked up from Southern California beaches during a family va…
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The first 'vegetarian' shark in the world
A shark named Florence raised at Birmingham National Marine Life Center (BSLC, UK) became the first 'vegetarian' shark in the world, the Daily Mail reported. The 'shark'…
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The most exotic animals in Antarctica
Marine biology researcher Huw Griffiths at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has released a list of the 5 most exotic Antarctic animals. They have unique ways of living…
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Catch the largest giant cod in Europe
A 1.5m-long cod, weighing 42kg, is recognized as the largest fish ever caught in European waters. Mr. Morten Hvam - passenger on a fishing trip off Soroya Island in Norw…
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The secret of whale jaws
By dissecting whale carcasses, the complex structure of the giant jaw has been seen for years that researchers have never known. Dubbed the largest animal in existence,…
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The largest oyster in the world
Richard Mesce - a former pilot living in northern California, USA - spotted an oyster at the bottom of Humboldt Bay. He then took it to Humboldt University for experts t…
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Sea fish are descendants of river fish?
New research in the US has shown that marine fish are now evolving from freshwater fish. Scientists believe that this is why the ocean accounts for 75% of the Earth's su…
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Catch the shrimp weighing 12kg
An American fisherman has just caught a 12kg heavier lobster on the coast of Maine. Luckily, the lobster was not