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Suddenly discovered starfish
Oceanography

Suddenly discovered starfish

Unlike normal 5-star starfish, this large star has up to 12 wings and is about the same size as a large pot.

December 17, 2018
Catch living 'lobster monster' 60 years old
Oceanography

Catch living 'lobster monster' 60 years old

The long life of the animal helps the animal to have the ideal size along with the more intimidating pair, the strength and the sharpness to cut a metal can of soda.

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
Giant river shrimp image
Oceanography

Giant river shrimp image

With a body length of 13 cm, giant river shrimp in the US has twice the size of normal river shrimp.

December 17, 2018
Fish also shrink in winter
Oceanography

Fish also shrink in winter

Wild salmon species tend to reduce body size so they can hide in shelter, to avoid a harsh winter.

December 17, 2018
Conquering white seahorses
Oceanography

Conquering white seahorses

Over 10 years of doing science, recently, Ms. Ho Thi Hoa has achieved what she is interested in: researching some rare seahorses in the Vietnamese sea.

December 17, 2018
100-year-old giant lobster
Oceanography

100-year-old giant lobster

A British couple caught a giant lobster, up to 90 cm long, but decided to return it to the sea.

December 17, 2018
Male seahorses like mates
Oceanography

Male seahorses like mates

Male seahorses have specific requirements when choosing their partners: increasing chances of successful reproduction. By carefully selecting and often favoring large fe…

December 17, 2018