Ocean

New Research: Sharks Are Essential for Healthy Oceans—Nations Urged to Protect Them

There is a significant cause for concern over the fact that the worldwide populations of sharks and rays have declined by more than 70 percent over the course of the past fifty years. There is a significant amount of fishing…

August 5, 2024 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

Mastering Aquatic Zen: How to Extend Your Breath Underwater

Even though we need water almost just as much as we need oxygen to survive, just like any other complex creature on Earth, the sad truth is that water can also kill us under certain circumstances. Even though God Almighty…

April 29, 2024 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

How to Travel to Antarctica: What You Need for Your Preparation

Going to Antarctica as a tourist is one of the most amazing experiences that you can have if you’re into exploring remote parts of the world. Antarctica is one of the last untouched wilderness areas on the planet, as the…

February 15, 2024 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

These Sharks Love to Nap Once in a While and They’re So Incredible

In spite of the fact that the majority of fish species are able to take a rest by opening and closing their mouths in order to maintain the flow of water, there are a few species that absolutely must continue…

December 15, 2023 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

This Box Jellyfish is So Venomous But Extremely Rare

Can you believe that there’s a box jellyfish so rare that it’s never been seen before, only once? Divers off the coast of Queensland, Australia, back in 2022, captured footage of a spectacular yet terrifying marine monster known as the…

October 14, 2023 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

20 Arms Creature Found in Antarctica Sea; What’s This New Species

In close proximity to Antarctica, scientists working onboard a research vessel retrieved their fishing gear from the icy waters of the ocean. A monster with a peculiar body form and 20 arms was one of the things they managed to…

August 11, 2023 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

Elephant Seals Puzzle Scientists Through Their Unique Way of Avoiding Predators

Elephant seals are amazing marine creatures, and once again, they’re proving to the world that they can think outside the box. Maybe even we could learn a thing or two from them. Few animals prey on elephant seals and for…

April 22, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Two of Uranus’ Moons Could Harbor Active Oceans Beneath Their Surfaces

Uranus has 27 known moons, all of which are named after characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope. The five largest moons of Uranus are Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon. These moons are special because they…

March 21, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Intense Heatwaves at the Bottom of the Ocean Puzzle Scientists

The bottom of the ocean is an intriguing place, with a myriad of unique and often strange objects and creatures that can be found. One of the most notable features of the deep ocean is the presence of bioluminescent creatures.…

March 21, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

UN Members Reach Agreement to Protect Marine Life

The underwater world of the high seas is incredibly diverse, with a vast array of different species and ecosystems thriving in the depths below the surface. While much of the high seas remain unexplored and undiscovered, we know that this…

March 6, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Solar System Moon Could Hide an Entire Ocean

Mimas is a small moon of Saturn that was discovered in 1789 by William Herschel. It is one of the many natural satellites of Saturn and is located in the outer reaches of the Saturnian system. With a diameter of…

February 4, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Bizarre Organism Found Deep Into the Ocean Leaves Scientists Clueless – Watch VIDEO

Why in the world are astronomers still struggling to find alien life on other planets when there are still creatures living on Earth that we don’t know much about? That seems to become a reasonable question when we take a…

September 23, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Scientists Are Amazed By ‘Yellow Brick Road’ at the Bottom of the Ocean

When you reach the bottom of an ocean, the last thing you would expect to find is something that resembles a human settlement. How could someone possibly build a society at such extreme depths and pressures? But oddly enough, it…

May 9, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Astronomers Find Evidence of an Entire Ocean Hiding Beneath Saturn’s Mimas Moon

Looking for oceans in the Solar System is nothing new. But finding out that they could be hiding in one of Saturn’s numerous moons is the kind of news that gives us new hope. Hope that someday, some of us…

January 22, 2022 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Here’s How Mercury Ends Up in the Sea: New Study Explains

Did you know that high amounts of mercury released into the atmosphere by industry end up in the sea, reaching the food chain? A new study concluded by the University of Basel based on a thorough analysis warns us about…

September 30, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

Mercury Pollution vs. Bluefin Tuna: Researchers Found Worrying Data

As a new study emerges, we learn that bluefin tuna, a long-lived migratory species, can be used efficiently as a global barometer of mercury pollution. Researchers found intriguing new data about the fish species and how mercury pollution can affect…

September 14, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

Aerosols Have an Unexpected Effect in the Tropical Pacific Ocean, New Study Says

New research found that aerosols in the atmosphere might be keeping low temporarily ocean temperatures in the eastern equatorial Pacific. How’s that possible? But such a discovery is clear evidence that the surprisingly modest warming reported in the tropical Pacific…

July 30, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

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