A principal aim of marine biology is to discover how ocean phenomena control the distribution of organisms. Marine biologists study the way in which particular organisms are adapted to the various chemical and physical properties of the seawater, to the movements and currents of the ocean, to the...
Marine biologists don't know why captive orcas are more violent, but stress likely plays a role. What are orca pods? Orcas are very social creatures and live in family groups called pods, which generally have five to 30 members. These pods are made up of related mothers and their ...
A lot of people believe that the trainers at SeaWorld are biologists or animal experts. However, the trainers often have no true education in marine biology or animal behavior! Doesn’t make much sense, right? The trainers’ main purpose is to entertain people and put on a “good show,”...
The blue whale's impressive size and gentle demeanor make it a favorite among marine biologists and nature lovers. When it comes to plants, the oldest tree species on Earth is the bristlecone pine. These trees are native to high-elevation areas in the United States, including California and N...
In 1998, The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission developed a Horseshoe Crab Fishery Management Plan that requires all Atlantic coastal states to identify horseshoe crab nesting beaches. Currently, with the help of the public, biologists at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute are documenting...
58. The box jellyfish is considered the most venomous marine species in the world. These cube shaped jellyfish have long tentacles and can be over 3m in length. Their toxin, delivered via stinging cells in their tentacles, is so potent that many die before they can even reach the shore....
The British Challenger entered the Sea in 1853, carrying marine biologists like V. K. Brazhnikov and P. Schmidt who researched its flora and fauna. Japanese attempts to study the Sea began only in the 1920s. As the Sea was explored, whale hunting began on an extensive scale. British, ...
The evolutionary history of the Dusky Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) is a fascinating subject that has been studied extensively by researchers and marine biologists. Despite being one of the most elusive and enigmatic species in the cetacean family, scientists have managed to uncover some interesting...
Marine biologists believe the stripes serve as camouflage for newborns. Sharks are usually associated with being aggressive and dangerous, but zebra sharks are known for their relaxed and calm demeanor. Behavior We generally think of sharks as aggressive and deadly, but zebra sharks mellow to a ...
Biologists believe stomatopods split from other crustaceans and began evolving separately around 400 million years ago. Meanwhile, dinosaurs didn't turn up for around another 170 million years. This separate evolutionary path has given them a wholly unique appearance, giving rise to an alternative ...