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Octopus 'look' with leather
Oceanography

Octopus 'look' with leather

Research by American scientists indicates that octopus skin is sensitive to light at the blue end of the spectrum.

December 17, 2018
A close-up of mysterious fish falling into Alaska
Oceanography

A close-up of mysterious fish falling into Alaska

Sardines are called vampires due to parasites and suck blood from other fish to live, continuously falling to Fairbanks, Alaska state, the United States last week caused…

December 17, 2018
Thousands of crabs dyed red American beaches
Oceanography

Thousands of crabs dyed red American beaches

Thousands of small red crabs appear on Orange Beach, Southern California from June 14 to present, causing locals to be anxious and excited, the Washington Post reported…

December 17, 2018
Marvel with funny pink octopus like toys
Oceanography

Marvel with funny pink octopus like toys

A marine biologist in the US has just discovered the new octopus is pink and the big eyes look funny. This creature lives in the deep sea, is quite gentle and big, only…

December 17, 2018