The idea of shaking your brain around to impress your friends might seem a bit odd, but these beluga whales, with their distinct white color and playful nature, seem to find it rather amusing. Known for their unique ability to change the shape of their foreheads, belugas have captured the interest of scientists and wildlife ...
Charlotte, a stingray at the Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville, North Carolina, made headlines when she got pregnant. What made this news surprising was the fact that she hadn’t shared a tank with a male stingray for at least eight years! This rare event caught the attention of people worldwide. An Aquarium Announcement In ...
The world’s oceans are on the edge of a mysterious and dangerous tipping point. A new report reveals that rising acidity levels, driven by human activity, are pushing marine life and the climate to the brink. As our oceans transform, creatures like corals and shellfish face an uncertain future, and the impact on global food ...
You know those little glow-in-the-dark stars that dot the ceilings of children’s rooms? Yeah, I didn’t have stars. Instead, I had little glowing dolphins, starfish, and sharks “swimming” on my ceiling at night. As it turns out, my room wasn’t the only place where some of these fish glow in the dark. Introduction A team ...
In a series of near-comical and fascinating studies, scientists have uncovered a strange behavior exhibited by octopuses: they have been observed punching fish, possibly out of sheer spite. This unexpected discovery has intrigued researchers and added a new layer to our understanding of octopus behavior and non-essential interspecies interactions in the marine environment. Introduction The ...
Sharks have long been surrounded by myths that paint them as invincible creatures. Supposedly impervious to the challenges that plague other species. One such misconception is the belief that sharks are immune to disease. While it’s true that they have impressive immune system, the reality is more nuanced. Sharks (like all living organisms) can fall ...
A team of researchers have achieved what might seem like science fiction: a two-way conversation with a humpback whale. A Scientific Breakthrough This scientific breakthrough, marked by a 20-minute interaction with a whale named Twain, strangely represents a fusion of marine biology, technology, and the quest for understanding extra-terrestrial intelligence. The Team Orchestrated by experts ...
The ocean, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, is home to an astonishing diversity of life, much of which remains mysterious and unexplored. In a groundbreaking effort to uncover the secrets of marine life, scientists have conducted the largest DNA study of the ocean to date. This monumental research effort has expanded our ...
Sharks are abandoning coral reefs as ocean temperatures rise, leaving these vibrant ecosystems at risk of collapse. Without these apex predators, reefs could become dangerously unbalanced, leading to an unpredictable chain reaction beneath the waves. The oceans are heating up, and the sharks are seeking cooler, safer waters, threatening a critical balance that could change ...
Our expert-vetted content is grounded in current scientific publications, yet we acknowledge science’s ever-evolving nature. Read our full editorial and disclosure policy. Introduction The air-water interface signifies a major barrier for most organisms. However, despite the difficulty, some creatures manage to temporarily breach this interface for a number of reasons including hunting, escaping predators, regulating body temperatures, and parasite ...
