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Electric Eels; *Shocking*
Despite their name and appearance, electric eels are not even a part of the eel family. They are actually more closely related to the...
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Stingrays
Overview/ Introduction Stingrays are a type of ray, their scientific name is Myliobatoilder. As you may or not know, rays are closely...
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Devastating Shark Finning
Shark finning: It is the gruesome practice of cutting off a live shark's fins and throwing the rest of the animal back into the sea,...
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Jellyfish- The Careless Beauties of the Sea
Jellyfish are amazing and beautiful creatures found around the world. Each jellyfish is different in their own way whether that be size...
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The Gentleness of Sharks
Sharks can come in many varieties and shapes. There are hammerheads, goblins, and the well-known great white shark. Normally when we...
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North Atlantic Right Whale, - Rare and Gentle Giants
The North Atlantic right whale is perhaps one of the most endangered species of large whale on the planet, and yet many people are unaware
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Octopus Spotlight: Rambo, the Photographer Octopus
We all have special talents and Rambo's doesn't fall short! Rambo is an octopus that has been trained to work a camera. Settle down as we...
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17 Facts you Never Knew About Octopi
You probably already knew that "octopi" is the plural for octopus, but did you know that other plural names for octopuses are "octopuses"...
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A newly discovered species calls for urgent attention
Mariana Trench with the depth of 11,034 meters (36,201 feet) is the deepest trench on earth. Despite being declared as Marine National...
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Amidst the Deep
The ocean is a very mysterious place. In fact, most of the ocean has yet to be discovered. However, scientists have found the deepest...
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Facts You Never Knew About Jellyfish Before!
Did you know that jellyfish have been around for the past 650 million years? Not a lot of people do. When you think of jellyfish, how...
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8 Facts about the Unicorns of the Ocean
Narwhals are very magical looking and often referred to as the "unicorns of the ocean". Let's dive down deep and unearth some wonderful...
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Ancient Underwater Architecture
UNDERWATER ARCHITECTURE usually made in underwater habitats are structures in which people can live for extended periods and carry out...
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The Wolf-eel... is not an eel!
The wolf-eel is misnamed for its long, snake-like appearance but it is actually a fish. The wolf-eel or Anarrhichthys ocellatus, is part...
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From Tangled to Mangled
Have you ever wondered how most of the fish we eat is caught?
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The Oceans are Acidifying
Every year, we release about 40 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. A third of it, in consequence, is absorbed by the oceans...
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Underwater Archaeology
MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY is a sub-discipline of the general field of archaeology. It is the systematic documentation and recovery of...
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The Deadly Siphonophores
Considered some of the longest animals in the world, the Siphonophores are impeccable creatures of the deep sea. Observing them...
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The Lungfish Legend
Have you ever imagined a fish that breathes through a pair of lungs instead of gills? The funny thing is, they actually exist! Lungfish...
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A Sarcastic Nightmare
Sarcastic fringehead (Neoclinus blanchardi), a small but extremely aggressive animal is mostly known for its name. With a large mouth,...
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