Marine Biology

20-legged Antarctic strawberry feather star!

August 20, 2023

Alien Franchise’s Face Hugger Found in Real Life? Dive into the Antarctic’s Latest Discovery!

The Antarctic depths have unveiled a new, eerie species: the Antarctic strawberry feather star. Bearing a striking resemblance to the face hugger from the Alien franchise, this creature is a testament to

Marine Life·Nature

Discover the Enigmatic Dumbo Octopus, a Graceful Spectacle in Abyssal Depths

In the profound and enigmatic depths of our planet’s oceans, where light scarcely dares to permeate, the Grimpoteuthis, colloquially known as the Dumbo octopus, silently glides, embodying a paradox of delicate beauty amidst a seemingly desolate underworld. A recent encounter

October 9, 2023

Leatherback Turtle’s Record Dive Reaches 4,409 Feet, Exceeding Submarine Depths

Conservation·Marine Life·Nature

The famous fable about the tortoise winning the race against the rabbit has not only been proven true, but it has also broken a

Clavelina Ossipandae, a Sea Squirt with Panda-like Appeal, Captivates Scientists

Discovery·Marine Life·Nature

A new species of sea squirt, recently discovered off the coast of Kumejima in Okinawa Prefecture, has been creating a buzz on social media

Clam Species: Photo Source: University of California, Santa Barbara

Marine Life

Clam Species Thought Extinct for 28,000 Years Found Alive on California Coast

A small see-through clam, about the size of your fingernail, has surprised scientists by showing up alive on a California beach. The clam was last seen in fossil records from 28,000 to

Govind Tekale

February 18, 2025

Red king crab on the deck of a research vessel. Credit: NOAA Fisheries / Erin Fedewa

Conservation·Marine Life

Alaska Red King Crab Genetic Study Reveals Twice the Known Populations

The story of Alaska’s red king crab shows dramatic change. This seafood was once Alaska’s top shellfish fishery, deeply embedded in the culture of Alaska’s working waterfronts. Then, in the 1980s, the

Govind Tekale

January 6, 2025

Paleontology

New Deep-Sea Predator ‘Dulcibella camanchaca’ Discovered 7,902 Meters Deep in Atacama Trench

A team of marine biologists has discovered a new predatory amphipod species at nearly 8,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean’s surface, marking a crucial addition to our understanding of deep-sea biodiversity. The

Govind Tekale

December 22, 2024

Marine Life

Birubi Beach Log Turns Into $250/Kilo Marine Ecosystem Covered in Gooseneck Barnacles

A fascinating marine discovery at Birubi Beach has got the local community buzzing with curiosity. On October 26th, Susan McCarthy stumbled upon what appeared to be an alien-like structure on the sand

Tejal Somvanshi

December 11, 2024

Discovery·Marine Life·Science

World’s Largest Coral Found in Solomon Islands: A 111-Foot Marine Giant Visible from Space

Marine biologist and videographer Manu San Félix discovered the world’s largest coral in a remote region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean during a National Geographic Pristine Seas project expedition in October 2024.

Rahul Somvanshi

November 18, 2024

Hvaldimir floating peacefully in the water.

Europe·Marine Life·News

Hvaldimir’s Sudden Death Leaves Norway Stunned—Experts Uncover Key Clues Behind the ‘Spy Whale’ Beluga’s Final Hours

The legend of Hvaldimir has come to an end. The beluga whale, believed by some to be a Russian spy, was found dead on Saturday, August 31, by the NGO Marine Mind,

Rahul Somvanshi

September 4, 2024

A whale so rare only six specimens have ever been known to science has washed ashore on an Otago beach.

Marine Life·Nature·News

Sixth Known Specimen? Rare Spade-Toothed Whale Carcass Discovered on New Zealand Beach Promises Groundbreaking Study

A mysterious dead whale has washed up on a New Zealand beach. It likely belongs to the world’s rarest cetacean species. If confirmed, researchers could dissect the species for the very first

Govind Tekale

July 24, 2024

Climate·Marine Life

Rising Ocean Temps Set Stage for Catastrophic Coral Bleaching Worldwide

The world is on the verge of a fourth mass coral bleaching event which could see wide swathes of tropical reefs die, including parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the US National

Rahul Somvanshi

March 11, 2024