Oceanography

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Close-up of mating of 2 sea slugs
Oceanography

Close-up of mating of 2 sea slugs

Siphotperon sp.1 is a small sea slug found off the northeastern coast of Australia. This is a bisexual animal so the body carries both male and female genitalia.

December 17, 2018
Discover the world's longest living animals
Oceanography

Discover the world's longest living animals

Scientists have identified the longest living animal in the world. It is a sea oyster in the North Atlantic with a lifespan of up to 507 years.

December 17, 2018
The ocean will be boiling after 300 years
Oceanography

The ocean will be boiling after 300 years

The oceans on Earth will boil water after three centuries. But before long, all species of fish and birds were extinct, seawater turned into

December 17, 2018
Two-headed rays rarely
Oceanography

Two-headed rays rarely

The polluted marine environment has little impact on the life of ocean creatures, including the birth of a small stingray.

December 17, 2018
Catch the 'monster fish' 362kg
Oceanography

Catch the 'monster fish' 362kg

A fisherman living in Florida State - USA was lucky enough to catch a 'sea monster' weighing up to 362kg when the fish swam near Miami Beach.

December 17, 2018