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A surprising discovery on the Pacific Ocean
Oceanography

A surprising discovery on the Pacific Ocean

When you think about the splendor of coral reefs and colorful fish, you can imagine images of Hawaii or the beautiful Caribbean Sea. And if that's the case, then a recen…

December 17, 2018
Sea spider sucks live prey
Oceanography

Sea spider sucks live prey

Strange creatures like spiders live on the ocean floor and use taps to suck fluid from prey that are confusing to scientists. These sea spiders, some blind, are challeng…

December 17, 2018
Hold your limbs ... for what?
Oceanography

Hold your limbs ... for what?

The ink changes color by shrinking or expanding colored cells, called Chromatophores. This species of squid has not been known to scientists yet.

December 17, 2018
'Dumb' dolphins
Oceanography

'Dumb' dolphins

Dolphins may have large brains, but a South African scientist says lab rats and even goldfish are smarter than them.

December 17, 2018
The fight of Green Peace organization
Oceanography

The fight of Green Peace organization

Amid the Greenpeace ships and Japanese hunters, a chase is taking place, sometimes like a naval battle. Ever since Japan launched a whale hunting campaign

December 17, 2018
Dance dead
Oceanography

Dance dead

From May 5-7 every year is the migratory season of sardines. billions of children form horrifying storms in the ocean off the coast of south Africa. This dance is also t…

December 17, 2018
Ascidiacea - Ascidiacea
Oceanography

Ascidiacea - Ascidiacea

Berries are animals that look like plants, distributed throughout the oceans: From the tidal inundation (brackish water) to the deep sea, thousands of meters are visible…

December 17, 2018
Discover new crustaceans
Oceanography

Discover new crustaceans

A group of divers discovered a new crustacean in the southern Pacific, resembling shrimp and covered with a fine yellow fur. Scientists said this animal, named

December 17, 2018