Oceanography
That's good fighting, but killer whales succumb to these gentle 'guardians'
The humpback whale protects seals, moonfish, and many other species from the ocean 'god' and its relative: the killer whale .
Oceanography
Dive into ocean science, marine life, deep-sea discoveries, polar ecosystems, underwater geology and mysteries hidden beneath the world's oceans.
Latest in Oceanography
Articles & explainers
2,285 published items in this category and its subcategories.
Oceanography
Discovering super rare fish in the sea
Drum-eye fish, living 600-800m above the surface of the water (called the twilight zone or mesozoic), fish with a transparent head that encases the eyes upward like mesm…
Oceanography
Alaskan snow crab is mysteriously disappearing
Scientists say climate change is to blame for the disappearance of snow crabs - the mainstay of income for Alaskan crab fishing fleets in the US.
Oceanography
Megalodon sharks can eat killer whales
New 3D models of megalodon sharks reveal they could eat prey up to 8 meters long like modern killer whales.
Oceanography
The most 'weird' sea in the world, only 1 person bathes at a time, but customers are still lining up
Although this sea can only accommodate 1 to 2 people for 1 bath, it is especially popular. Why?
Oceanography
The God of the Sea: Find the biggest shark attack ever recorded in history!
In the impression of many people, the shark is an extremely dangerous species, and this is not wrong, in history there have been recorded cases of sharks attacking and c…
Oceanography
Predatory 'king' of the Japanese sea: The body is 'big', dominating at a depth of 2,000 meters of water
The yokozuna shark is probably the largest bony fish living in the depths known to mankind.
Oceanography
Analyzing DNA, scientists discovered a new giant sea lice species
DNA analysis of a giant sea lice at a Japanese aquarium shows that it belongs to a species that has never been described.
Oceanography
Discover the 5 most special ocean mailboxes on the planet, everyone wants to experience it once
This mailing service requires the sender to use a special waterproof postcard and stamp.
Oceanography
Killer whales: Revealing the close swarm relationship, the unexpected role of the female with the young
Female killer whales live more than 80 years - much longer than male killer whales, and there's a special reason for that.
Oceanography
Norwegian sea elephant climbs on yacht to sleep
This 600kg mammal caught the attention of Norwegians, even being broadcast live on the website of the local newspaper.
Oceanography
Undersea fiber optic cables can be used to record whales and see what they're doing
The researchers are looking at using fiber optic cables for additional testing.
Oceanography
Humpback whales know how to 'learn' complex songs from different regions
Researchers at the University of Queensland (Australia) believe that whales have the ability to learn complex songs from different regions.
Oceanography
The story of the crab and the seismometer on the ocean floor
A spider crab decided that the seismometer dropped by scientists would be its home, and that's when the battle begins.
Oceanography
Extremely rare transparent 'snail fish' found in the deep sea
Fish possess a special body structure, which helps them to camouflage themselves, and effectively survive in the deep sea.