Tag: oceans
Found in the Deep: Footage of the Elusive Dumbo Octopus
Picture this: the vast, enigmatic deep sea near the Hawaiian Islands, a world where light is a luxury and the inhabitants are as mystical as the surroundings. It is here that scientists, on a quest for the unknown, captured footage of a rare and enchanting creature, the Dumbo octopus, swimming blissfully in the Pacific Ocean’s profound depths.
Tiny Marine Microbes Make The Air You Breathe
Deep in the world's oceans thrives a photosynthetic powerhouse you can't even see. The tiny microbe Prochlorococcus measures just 0.6 micrometers wide—half the size of the thinnest human hair. Yet this unassuming organism pulls off an astounding chemical feat: producing up to 80% of the oxygen in Earth's atmosphere.
Angler fish mate by melting into each other
Deep in the pitch-black abyss of the ocean, a light flickers in the darkness. It's an anglerfish, glowing to lure in unsuspecting prey. With its huge head, sharp teeth, and illuminated fishing rod protruding from its head, the anglerfish looks like something out of a sci-fi movie.
The Pacific Ocean is Bigger than you can imagine
Did you know that the Pacific Ocean is not only the largest and deepest of Earth's oceans, but also has more artifacts than all the world's museums combined? And that's not all; it's even wider than the moon! Let's dive into the amazing world of the Pacific Ocean and explore its mind-boggling size, depth, and some of the cool things that make it an incredible part of our planet.
Secrets hidden in Whale Earwax
Beneath the waves, a humpback whale's haunting song rings out. These giants of the deep have captivated humanity for ages with their intelligence, emotions and intricate social bonds. Yet much about whales remains a mystery due to their hidden underwater lives.