The ocean’s apex predators have been swimming through our nightmares for decades, thanks to Hollywood’s dramatic portrayals and sensationalized media coverage. But what if I told you that these magnificent creatures are actually the ocean’s most essential guardians? While most people see sharks as ruthless killers lurking in the depths, the reality is far more ...
For years, scientists believed that sharks were among the few silent hunters of the ocean. Unlike whales and dolphins, sharks lacked vocal structures, leading researchers to conclude that they were incapable of sound production. However, a groundbreaking accidental discovery challenged this long-standing assumption, revealing that some shark species can, in fact, produce noises. A Surprising ...
The deep sea continues to surprise us. In a striking reminder that the ocean still holds many secrets, researchers off Western Australia have formally described two entirely new species: a lanternshark and a porcelain crab. These discoveries stem from a 2022 CSIRO-led marine expedition aboard RV Investigator and represent yet another chapter in the ongoing ...
From the Atlantic canyons to the sapphire shoals of Hawai‘i, American waters are a living archive of sharks: ancient, efficient, and surprisingly fragile. Their story right now reads like a cliffhanger – warming seas, shifting prey, and new protections racing against old pressures. Scientists are tagging, tracking, and decoding movements at scales we couldn’t imagine ...
Imagine watching a massive seventeen-foot great white shark in real-time as it glides through the dark Atlantic waters off Cape Cod. With cutting-edge satellite technology, this is no longer science fiction but daily reality for marine researchers. The East Coast has become an open-ocean laboratory where scientists are uncovering the secret lives of some of ...
