Oceanography
New step in ocean research
A big step forward in oceanographic research is coming soon. In June, the US Aerospace Agency (NASA) will launch the Aquarius satellite into space to study the water cyc…
Oceanography
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Oceanography
The largest whale shark population ever
Up to 420 whale sharks have gathered in an area of the Yucatán Peninsula (Mexico), forming the world's largest whale shark population ever.
Oceanography
Deaf fish because of the acidic sea
Ocean acidification not only makes many fish lose their sense of smell, but also loses the ability to hear and react to the noise emitted by predatory enemies.
Oceanography
Whales are stranded and die on the English coast
A 13m-long whale died after three hours of stranding on Redcar Beach, Teesside City, England, although the British ocean rescue team tried to feed the whales to wait unt…
Oceanography
Image: Giant whale shark mouth 1.5 m wide
At first glance, the diver is faced with a giant fish with a wide mouth as if trying to swallow him. But in fact, the 5-meter whale shark (also known as the whale shark)…
Oceanography
Discover the talent of squid fish transformation
With only one purpose of survival, any creature will have natural instincts to oppose the enemy or search for its own food.
Oceanography
Strong impression with the
With an unusual, even somewhat bizarre appearance, many creatures choose the ocean floor as their home: Life is under great pressure, the water is cold and there is no s…
Oceanography
Catch white shark close to Quy Nhon beach
The shark was caught in the net of Phan Van Dau fishermen, about 300 m away from Quy Nhon coast. White sharks are considered the most aggressive species.
Oceanography
Fish 'live fossils'
In 1938, a hand fin fish was found in African waters. Earlier, scientists believed that the fish had become extinct 65 million years ago with a prehistoric strain of pre…
Oceanography
Spider breaths with air bubbles
The water spider Argyroneta aquatica (pictured) is able to use air bubbles to breathe underwater and has been discovered by biologists of Humboldt University (Germany).
Oceanography
Help children fulfill their dreams of being marine biologists
A 17-year-old high school girl who wishes to become a marine biologist has decided to experience marine life research at UC Santa Barbara, USA.
Oceanography
Seawater is rising abnormally
Sea level began to rise rapidly in the late 19th century and has tripled over the past two millennia, according to a detailed analysis of swamp deposits found in North C…
Oceanography
Sharks are not capable of distinguishing color
According to the latest research published in the German journal Naturwissenschaften, scientists found that sharks are unable to distinguish between colors.
Oceanography
Two first shark fetus
A pair of sharks, both of which have two heads, are found in a personal collection. One of the above two children was in the vessel since it was discovered in 1934 off t…