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The beach turns red because of shrimp body
Oceanography

The beach turns red because of shrimp body

The incident happened in the city of Coronel, about 530 km from Chile's capital, Santiago. In addition to shrimp body, people still see hundreds of crabs on the beach, t…

December 17, 2018
Oyster species set a new record for sex
Oceanography

Oyster species set a new record for sex

Oysters possess the largest penis compared to their body size in the animal kingdom and now this species continues to set a new record with the ability to capture sperm…

December 17, 2018
Strange creatures on the ocean floor
Oceanography

Strange creatures on the ocean floor

A sea mouse (also called a deep sea) has been hit by a storm on the Kent coast (England). Usually, this species is found at depths of more than 2,000m.

December 17, 2018
Sharks kill surfers
Oceanography

Sharks kill surfers

Local police said, when witnessing the incident, the friend of the ill-fated man swam to help but not because the wound was too heavy.

December 17, 2018
Adult killer whales still rely on their mothers
Oceanography

Adult killer whales still rely on their mothers

Scientists found the longest menopausal killer whale among the animals except humans. This helps them to nurture the grown-up sons, increasing the ability to transmit se…

December 17, 2018
Vampire ink clears the sea
Oceanography

Vampire ink clears the sea

Despite the terrifying nickname, vampire ink doesn't suck the blood of animals and even helps the ocean become cleaner.

December 17, 2018
Rare sea cows are cut off in Phu Quoc
Oceanography

Rare sea cows are cut off in Phu Quoc

WAR's director, Nguyen Vu Khoi, said that a few days ago, the organization received reports from the islanders that a Dugong (sea cow) weighed about 100kg and was cut an…

December 17, 2018
Penguins die in mass in Brazil
Oceanography

Penguins die in mass in Brazil

The Brazilian Coast and Oceanic Center (CECLIMAR) announces that veterinarians are investigating the cause of 512 Magellenic penguins dying on the coast between Tramanda…

December 17, 2018