Deep Marine Scenes

Facts: The Cutthroat Eel

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this family of deep sea eels! The cutthroat eel (Synaphobranchidae). Cutthroat eel facts!#eels #fish #ocean #learn #marinelife #scie...

Facts: The Alewife

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this sometimes anadromous fish that has invaded many lakes in North America! The alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus, river herring). Alew...

Facts: The Sea Star (Starfish)

06 Aug 2023

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Quick facts about these diverse echinoderms with unique methods of eating. The sea star (starfish, Asteroidea). Starfish facts! You may recognize thes...

Facts: The Dogtooth Tuna

05 Aug 2023

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Quick facts about this popular sport fish! The dogtooth tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor, white tuna, plain bonito). Dogtooth tuna facts!#tuna #fish #fishing...

Facts: The Gold-Dotted Flatworm

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this bright and graceful flatworm! The gold-dotted flatworm (Thysanozoon nigropapillosum, gold-speckled flatworm, yellow papillae fl...

Facts: The Sea Skater

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these unique, surface skating water bugs! The sea skater (Halobates). Sea skater facts! They are part of the water strider family.#b...

Facts: The Sea Pig

02 Aug 2023

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Quick facts about these strange sea cucumbers that inhabit the deep sea. The sea pig (Scotoplanes, the ocean’s vacuum cleaner, Elpidiidae). Sea pig ...

Facts: The Honeycomb Moray Eel

01 Aug 2023

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Quick facts about this giant moray eel that inhabits coral reefs! The honeycomb moray eel (laced moray, Gymnothorax favagineus). Honeycomb moray eel f...

The White Ship Disaster: The Deadly Shipwreck That Shook 12th Century England

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the tragic story of the White Ship Disaster, one of the most devastating maritime accidents (a shipwreck) in medieval Europe - where 300 peopl...

Facts: The Cownose Ray

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these bivalve crunching eagle rays! The cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus, American cownose ray, cowfish, cownose stingray). Cownose r...

Everything You Need To Know About Corals

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the Coral 101. Everything you need to know about corals and the reefs they build. Coral facts! Coral reef facts! (Anthozoa, hard corals, so...

Facts: The Spotted Knifejaw

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this odd-looking fish with fused teeth! The spotted knifejaw (Oplegnathus punctatus). Spotted knifejaw facts!#hawaii #amazing #weird...

Everything You Need To Know About Copepods

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know about these tiny crustaceans! Copepods (Copepoda). Copepod facts! It's Plankton from Spongebob!#microscopic #deepsea #...

Facts: The Copperband Butterflyfish

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these colorful reef fish! The copperband butterflyfish (beaked coralfish, Chelmon rostratus). Copperband butterflyfish facts!#coralr...

Facts: The Sea Toad (Coffinfish)

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this carnivorous deep sea anglerfish. The sea toad (coffinfish, Chaunacidae, gaper, toadfish, Chaunax).  Sea toad facts!#deepsea #n...

Facts: The Striped Boarfish

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these powerful-looking fish that inhabit deep reefs in the Pacific! The striped boarfish (striped boarfish, whiskered armorhead, Evi...

The Tragic Story of the 1973 Mount Gambier Cave Diving Accident

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1973, a group of nine experienced cave divers set out to explore the underwater cave of Mount Gambier, Australia. Eight divers entered the cave, bu...

Facts: The Swallowtail Sea Perch (Anthias anthias)

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this colorful member of Anthias. The swallowtail sea perch (Anthias anthias, marine goldfish, common anthias). Swallowtail sea perch...

Facts: The Cookiecutter Shark

22 Jul 2023

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Quick facts about this sneaky ectoparasite! The cookiecutter shark (Isistius brasiliensis, smalltooth cookiecutter shark, cigar sharks, demon whale bi...

Facts: The Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker

21 Jul 2023

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Quick facts about these quirky, globular lumpfish that inhabit the Pacific! The Pacific spiny lumpsucker (Eumicrotremus orbis). Pacific spiny lumpsuck...

Facts: The Sea Urchin

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the sea urchin 101. Everything you need to know about these spiky echinoderms. Sea urchins (Echinoidea, regular urchins, porcupines of the ...

Everything You Need To Know About Zoanthids

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about zoanthids! These anemone-like organisms can spread in large colonies and some are extremely poisonous! Zoanthids (Zoantharia, zoas, ...

Facts: The Masked Angelfish

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this adorable angelfish that only inhabits Hawaii! The masked angelfish (Genicanthus personatus). Masked angelfish facts!#ocean #mar...

Facts: The Common Snook

17 Jul 2023

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Quick facts about this tasty hermaphrodite! The common snook (Centropomus undecimalis, robalo, saltwater pike, sergeant fish). Common snook facts!#fis...

Facts: The Sei Whale

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this critically endangered ray species! The bowmouth guitarfish (Rhina ancylostoma, shark ray, mud skate, wedgefish, sharkfin guitar...

The Terrifying Shark Attacks That Shocked the World – Jersey Shore 1916

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the fascinating and terrifying events that took place on Jersey Shore in 1916 - where five separate shark attacks in a 12 day period ...

Facts: The Fiddler Ray

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these large guitarfish that live in the waters around Australia! The fiddler ray (Trygonorrhina). Fiddler ray facts!#animals #rays #...

Facts: The Goatfish

13 Jul 2023

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Quick facts about goatfish, curious bottom feeders that use barbels to find food! The goatfish (Mullidae, surmullet). Goatfish facts!#fish #nature #le...

Facts: The Common Fangtooth

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this large fanged fish with ultra-black skin! The common fangtooth (fangtooth fish, Anoplogaster cornuta). Fangtooth fish facts!#dee...

Facts: The Longnose Hawkfish

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this colorful coral reef fish! The longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus). Longnose hawkfish facts!#animals #coralreefs #fish #hawai...

Facts: The Sergeant Major

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this common damselfish! The sergeant major (Abudefduf saxatilis, pintano). Sergeant major facts!#coralreefs #marinelife #nature #sci...

Facts: The Bowmouth Guitarfish (Shark Ray)

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this critically endangered ray species! The bowmouth guitarfish (Rhina ancylostoma, shark ray, mud skate, wedgefish, sharkfin guitar...

Facts: Commerson's Dolphin

08 Jul 2023

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Quick facts about this small, geographically isolated dolphin! Commerson's dolphin (panda dolphin, Cephalorhynchus commersonii, skunk dolphin). Co...

Facts: The Banded Coral Shrimp

07 Jul 2023

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Quick facts about this shrimp that cleans parasites from fish! The banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus, banded cleaner shrimp, banded boxer shrimp,...

Facts: Marine Angelfish

06 Jul 2023

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Quick facts about these colorful and territorial coral reef fish! Marine angelfish (Pomacanthidae). Marine angelfish facts!#angelfish #fish #science #...

Facts: The Blackbelly Rosefish

05 Jul 2023

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Quick facts about the blackbelly rosefish, a deep sea scorpionfish! The blackbelly rosefish (Helicolenus dactylopterus, bluemouth). Blackbelly rosefis...

Facts: The Eccentric Sand Dollar

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this flat echinoderm that feels like velvet! The eccentric sand dollar (Dendraster excentricus, pacific sand dollar, common sand dol...

Facts: The Coconut Crab (Robber Crab)

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the biggest terrestrial crustacean (and arthropod) in the world! Meet this coconut eater and watch thief, the coconut crab (robber c...

Facts: The Cockeyed Squid

02 Jul 2023

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Quick facts about this lopsided cephalopod! The cockeyed squid (Histioteuthis, jewel squid, cock-eyed squid). Cockeyed squid facts!#science #deepsea #...

Facts: The Sheepshead

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this popular food fish with sharp spines! The sheepshead (convict fish, Archosargus probatocephalus). Sheepshead facts!#fishing #mar...

Facts: The Northern Quahog (Hard Clam)

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this long-lived clam that can be used in clam chowder! The northern quahog (little neck clam, hard clam, chowder clam, Mercenaria me...

Facts: The Acorn Worm

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about acorn worms, gelatinous hemichordates that have primitive gill structures! The acorn worm (Enteropneusta). Acorn worm facts!#deepsea...

Facts: The Cobia

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this strong and shark-like fish! The cobia (Rachycentron canadum, crabeater, black kingfish, lemon fish, ling, sergeant fish). Cobia...

Facts: The Coconut Octopus

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this intelligent cephalopod that uses tools for concealment. The coconut octopus (veined octopus, Amphioctopus marginatus, kleptopus...

Facts: The Oyster Toadfish

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this strange, bottom-dwelling fish! The oyster toadfish (Opsanus tau). Oyster toadfish facts!#fish #animals #ocean #marinelife #scie...

Facts: The Short-Tail Stingray

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the stingray that killed Steve Irwin, the crocodile hunter! The short-tail stingray (smooth stingray, Dasyatis brevicaudata, bull ra...

Facts: The Slate Pencil Urchin

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these brightly colored sea urchins that are abundant in Hawaii. The slate pencil urchin (Heterocentrotus mamillatus, red slate penci...

Facts: The Cannonball Jellyfish

24 Jun 2023

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Quick facts about the cannonball jellyfish, an adorable spherical jelly that is quite harmless! The cannonball jellyfish (Stomolophus meleagris, cabba...

Facts: The Striped Burrfish

23 Jun 2023

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Quick facts about this spiky fish that can inflate itself! The striped burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi). Striped burrfish facts!#fish #marinelife #an...

Everything You Need To Know About Siphonophores

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know about these strange glowing and stinging colonial organisms! The siphonophores (Siphonophora, string jellyfish, chain jell...

Facts: The Clown Triggerfish

21 Jun 2023

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Quick facts about this aggressive and territorial coral reef fish! The clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum , bigspotted triggerfish). Clown tr...

Facts: The Blind Shark

20 Jun 2023

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Quick facts about this Australian shark that that can stay out of water for 18 hours! The blind shark (Brachaelurus waddi). Blind shark facts!#sharks ...

Facts: The Collector Urchin

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the collector urchin, a spiny urchin that hides from sunlight under it's collection! The collector urchin (Tripneustes gratilla,...

Facts: The Chimaera (Ghost Shark)

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this big-eyed creature of the deep! The chimaera (ghost shark, ratfish, spookfish, Chimaeriformes). Chimaera facts!#deepsea #cartila...

Facts: The Sockeye Salmon

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this anadromous Pacific salmon! The sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, red salmon, blueback salmon. redfish, summer sockeye). Socke...

Bioluminescence 101: Marine Animals That Glow

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here are the facts on bioluminescence! Everything you need to know about animals (and other organisms) that glow in the ocean. Learn about different b...

Facts: The Snow Crab

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this commercially important crab that really likes the cold! The snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio, opies, queen crab, cangrejo de las ...

Facts: The Copper Shark (Bronze Whaler)

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the copper shark, a bronze requiem shark that can sometimes be aggressive! The copper shark (bronze whaler, Carcharhinus brachyurus,...

Facts: The Rock Beauty Angelfish

13 Jun 2023

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Quick facts about this common angelfish that is often on display in aquariums! The rock beauty angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor, yellow nanny). Rock be...

Facts: The Snailfish

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this family that includes the deepest known fish in the world! The snailfish (Liparidae)!#amazing #ocean #fish #deepsea #weird #educ...

Facts: The Slipper Lobster

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this shovel-nosed lobster that doesn't have large claws! The slipper lobster (Scyllaridae). Slipper lobster facts!#ocean #lobste...

Everything You Need To Know About Larvaceans

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about larvaceans, strange pelagic tunicates that build houses! Larvaceans (Appendicularia, Appendicularians, sea tadpole). Larvacean facts...

Everything You Need To Know About Shrimp

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shrimp facts! Quick facts about these popular decapod crustaceans that are found in waters around the world. From coral reefs to the deep sea, shrimp ...

Facts: The Slingjaw Wrasse

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this unique fish with extendible jaws! The slingjaw wrasse (Epibulus insidiator).#ocean #coralreef #biology #science #learn #fish I...

Facts: The Caribbean Reef Shark

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this endangered reef shark! The Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezii). Caribbean Reef Shark facts!#ocean #coralreef #sharks #b...

Facts: The Black Turban Snail

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this tiny, edible, and abundant sea snail on the west coast! The black turban snail (Tegula funebralis, black tegula, Chlorostoma fu...

Facts: The Cape Elephantfish

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this primitive cartilaginous fish! The cape elephantfish (Callorhinchus capensis, josef, St Joseph shark). Cape elephantfish facts! ...

Facts: The Queen Snapper

04 Jun 2023

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Quick facts about the queen snapper, an edible deep sea fish! The queen snapper (Etelis oculatus, night snapper, brim snapper). Queen snapper facts!#o...

Facts: The Calico Grouper (Speckled Hind)

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this rare grouper! The calico grouper (Epinephelus drummondhayi, speckled hind, kitty mitchel, john paw, strawberry grouper). Speckl...

Facts: The Rainbow Parrotfish

02 Jun 2023

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Quick facts about the biggest parrotfish in the Atlantic Ocean! The rainbow parrotfish (Scarus guacamaia). Rainbow parrotfish facts!#fish #marinelife ...

Facts: The Bull Shark

01 Jun 2023

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Quick facts about the shark that might just be found in your local river! The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas, Lake Nicaragua shark, river shark, zamb...

Facts: The Atlantic Halibut

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the Atlantic halibut, the largest flatfish in the world! The Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus, righteye flounder, giant h...

Facts: The Irrawaddy Dolphin

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this very endangered aquatic mammal that likes to help fishermen! The Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris). Irrawaddy dolphin f...

Facts: The Bryde's Whale

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this mysterious baleen whale! The Bryde's whale (Eden’s whale, Balaenoptera brydei, Balaenoptera edeni, ballena tropical). Bry...

Facts: The Southern Stingray

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this pancake of the sea! The southern stingray (Hypanus americanus, whiptail stingray). Southern stingray facts!#ocean #venomous #ca...

Facts: The Spanish Dancer

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this graceful dorid nudibranch, aka sea slug! The Spanish dancer (Hexabranchus sanguineus). Spanish dancer facts! 스페니쉬 댄서...

Facts: The Ornate Butterflyfish

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this colorful coral reef fish! The ornate butterflyfish (Chaetodon ornatissimus). Ornate butterflyfish facts!#fish #hawaii #amazing ...

Facts: The Christmas Tree Worm

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the Christmas tree worm, a colorful, burrowing tubeworm that spends its life on coral! The Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus gigant...

Facts: The Brittle Star

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the brittle star 101. Quick facts about this flexible echinoderm that flees from light! The brittle star (serpent stars, Ophiuroidea). Brit...

Facts: The Black Sea Nettle

23 May 2023

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Quick facts about this rare and mysterious jellyfish! The black sea nettle (Chrysaora achlyos, black jelly). Black sea nettle facts!#jellyfish #amazin...

Facts: The Spikefish

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this prickly deep sea fish! The spikefish (Triacanthodidae). Spikefish facts!#ocean #deepsea #marinelife #biology #science #learn #f...

Facts: The Scalloped Hammerhead

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the scalloped hammerhead, a critically endangered shark with a hammer-shaped head! The scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini, souther...

Facts: Brine Shrimp (Sea Monkeys)

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know about these tiny crustaceans that live in salty lakes. The brine shrimp (Artemia, sea monkeys). Brine shrimp facts!#ocean ...

The Basic Anatomy of Fish

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the Fish Anatomy 101! All the facts you need to know about fish anatomy - both internally and externally. Learn facts about the fins, gills...

Facts: The Spiny Dogfish

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this small shark with venomous spines! The spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias, Atlantic spiny dogfish, dogfish shark, spurdog, horned ...

Facts: The Spiny Lobster

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this excellent navigator. The spiny lobster (Palinuridae, rock lobster, crawfish, bug). Spiny lobster facts! Catch and cook.#crustac...

Facts: The Black Triggerfish (Black Durgon)

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this odd-looking, tropical coral reef fish! The black triggerfish (black durgon, melichthys niger). Black triggerfish facts!#fish #a...

Facts: The Ostracod

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about ostracods, cute microcrustaceans that are protected by bivalve shells! Ostracods (Ostracoda, seed shrimp, mussel shrimp). Ostracod f...

Everything You Need To Know About Sponges

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this unique and primitive phylum of mostly filter feeding invertebrates. The sponge (Porifera, sea sponge). Sponge facts! See if you...

Facts: The Boxfish

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this unique and poisonous group of fish. The boxfish (Ostraciidae, trunkfish, pahu). Boxfish facts!#ocean #poisonous #square #biolog...

Everything You Need To Know About Whelks

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whelk facts! Here's the Whelk 101. Everything you need to know about these strange sea snails that lay stacks of eggs and pry open clams! Whelks (...

Everything You Need To Know About Amphipods

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about amphipods, tiny crustaceans found all around the world! Amphipods (Amphipoda, scuds, side swimmer). Amphipod facts!#crustaceans #lob...

Facts: The Bottlenose Dolphin

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these playful marine mammals! The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops, Flipper). Bottlenose dolphin facts!#ocean #dolphins #sharks #biology...

Facts: The Yellowtail Blue Damselfish

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this popular saltwater aquarium fish! The yellowtail blue damselfish (yellowtail damselfish, Chrysiptera parasema, goldtail Demoisel...

Facts: The Bobbit Worm

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this sneaky ambush predator. The bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois, sand striker, bobbitt worm, biting reef worm). Bobbit worm facts!#...

Facts: True's Beaked Whale

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the elusive True"s beaked whale, a rarely seen marine mammal with large teeth. True's beaked whale (Mesoplodon mirus). True...

Facts: The Spotted Eagle Ray

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about these graceful and venomous cartilaginous fish. The spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus, whitespotted eagle ray, Mr. Ray). Spotted eagle ra...

Facts: The Giant Sea Bass

05 May 2023

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Quick facts about this critically endangered shorefish that grows huge! The giant sea bass (Stereolepis gigas, giant black sea bass). Giant sea bass f...

Facts: The Bluntnose Sixgill Shark

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about this giant deep sea shark. The bluntnose sixgill shark (Hexanchus griseus, cow shark, bulldog shark). Sixgill shark facts!#ocean #de...

Facts: The Pacific Geoduck

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quick facts about the strange Pacific geoduck, the world's largest burrowing clam! The Pacific geoduck (Panopea generosa, mud duck, king clam, ele...