Hiding from Prey and from Scientists
Many predators hunt by camouflaging themselves and waiting for unwary prey to swim close enough to become a meal. One...
Science & the Sea
Turning Up the Heat on Jellyfish Stings
When the agonizing sting of a jellyfish shoots up your leg, all you can think about is stopping the pain....
Radioactive Clocks on Sea Turtles’ Backs
Nearly all of the world’s seven sea turtle species are facing a high risk of extinction, in part because of...
The Secrets of Hagfish Slime
The hagfish is one of those animals that scientists aren’t quite sure how to classify. These bottom-feeders have a skull...
Cutting Off Its Limbs to Save Its Life
You might remember the story about the mountaineer who amputated his forearm so he could survive after his hand became...
Traveling By the Light of the Moon
Tiny marine creatures known as zooplankton feed on phytoplankton, which use photosynthesis to create their food. Since phytoplankton tend to...
Fatty Corals Fare the Best
Carrying a bit of extra fat isn’t usually considered ideal among the human population, but for corals, extra fat could...
A Sneaky but Social Octopus
Of more than 300 species of octopuses, a few outliers are bound to do things a little differently. Meet the...
Using the Buddy System
Fish often stick together for protection from predators. Staying within a school of fish is usually safer than swimming alone....
The Call of the Elephant Seal
Breeding season can be brutal — even bloody — for male elephant seals. These heavyweights take the competition for mates...
