Articles for category: Marine Biology

The Fragile Lifeline: Western Water Systems

The Rise of Water Theft: How Scarcity Is Fueling a New Kind of Crime

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine waking up one morning to find the water supply in your town mysteriously depleted. The taps run dry, the fields are parched, and the usually bustling local market is eerily silent. This isn’t a scene from a dystopian novel; it’s a real and growing problem around the world. Water theft, a crime once considered ...

The Fish That Can Walk: Discovering Evolution in the Swamps of Georgia

The Fish That Can Walk: Discovering Evolution in the Swamps of Georgia

Annette Uy

Imagine a creature that defies the boundaries of its natural habitat, a fish that dares to step out of water and onto land. This isn’t a scene from a science fiction novel but a reality lurking in the swamps of Georgia. The walking catfish, an evolutionary marvel, has captured the fascination of scientists and nature ...

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When Sharks Had Armor: The Evolution of Ocean Predators

Maria Faith Saligumba

Long before the sleek, torpedo-shaped predators we know today ruled the oceans, ancient sharks wore suits of armor that would make medieval knights envious. These prehistoric ocean dwellers didn’t just survive – they thrived for millions of years with bizarre adaptations that seem almost alien by today’s standards. Picture a shark covered in tooth-like scales ...

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How Octopuses Rewire Their Brains—Without Changing Their DNA

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine a creature so intelligent, so adaptable, that it can rewire its brain without altering its DNA. Welcome to the fascinating world of the octopus. These mysterious sea dwellers have long intrigued scientists and captivated the imaginations of many. But what is it about the octopus that sets it apart from other creatures in the ...

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The Shrimp That Punches So Fast It Boils Water

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine a creature so small yet so mighty that it can break glass and boil water with a single punch. This isn’t a scene from a superhero movie; it’s the real-life prowess of the mantis shrimp. Often overshadowed by larger marine legends, the mantis shrimp is a testament to nature’s wonders, sparking curiosity and admiration ...

This Jellyfish Shape Shifts in the Ocean Depths

Linnea H, BSc Sociology

The deepstaria jelly is a creature unlike any other that is found in one of the deepest parts of the ocean. It is known for its ghostly appearance and truly is a rare sight! Let’s dive into the world of this intriguing marine animal! Appearance The deepstaria jelly looks like a translucent, flowing sheet shifting ...

South Sandwich Trench: A Frozen Frontier

The Deepest Living Organisms Ever Found—and How They Survive Without Sunlight

Trizzy Orozco

In a world where sunlight is synonymous with life, it is almost unfathomable to imagine thriving ecosystems in the deepest, darkest trenches of the ocean. Yet, beneath the crushing pressures and freezing temperatures of the abyss, life flourishes in ways that defy our understanding. How do these organisms survive without the sun’s warmth and light? ...

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The Ocean Trenches That Are Still Unexplored

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine a world hidden beneath the waves, a place so deep and mysterious that it remains largely untouched by human hands. Ocean trenches are among the least explored regions on Earth, captivating scientists and adventurers alike with their enigmatic allure. These underwater chasms, some of which plunge deeper than Mount Everest is tall, hold secrets ...