Oceanography

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Mischievous whales use bird trap tips
Oceanography

Mischievous whales use bird trap tips

A killer whale (orca) in the aquarium has surprised everyone with its intelligence and cunning when using a trick to catch birds.

December 17, 2018
Oddly pregnant dads in seahorses
Oceanography

Oddly pregnant dads in seahorses

Seahorses are currently the only species in the animal kingdom that has pregnant males. However, the

December 17, 2018
The most diverse worm species on the ocean floor
Oceanography

The most diverse worm species on the ocean floor

With over 10,000 different species on the ocean floor, many silk worms become champions of species diversity. This strange creature has survived the greatest extinction…

December 17, 2018
Marvel at 50 sharks 'gathering' into swarms
Oceanography

Marvel at 50 sharks 'gathering' into swarms

The image of about 50 Smooth-hound sharks, many of which are 1.5 meters long, were recorded in shallow waters near a natural reserve in Sussex (England).

December 17, 2018