Jellyfish lack hearts, and have two nervous systems instead of a centralized brain (although they still have a rudimentary memory despite the lack of a central brain). Many species have no eyes, and must digest their food very quickly so that they can maintain their flotation. Certain types of jellyfish are bioluminescent, and others are …
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Lampreys and Spinal Healing
The lamprey is a type of jawless fish that has been on Earth for a long time. The oldest lamprey fossils are dated to 360 million years ago. There are 38 known species of lamprey worldwide, and many of these are carnivorous animals that feed by burrowing into the flesh of larger animals. Adult lampreys …
Dolphin Mothers Use Baby Talk with Calves
Baby talk is a cultural universal among humans. Speaking to infants in high pitches, soft tones, and almost unintelligible words are common to societies around the world, according to a study by researchers from Harvard’s Music Lab. There are several theories for why talking to babies in such a manner is a commonality among humans. …
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The Amazing Manta Ray
All sorts of incredible creatures live in the ocean, and scientists continue to be surprised by the secrets that the world’s seas hold. One fascinating ocean animal that doesn’t get nearly enough attention is the manta ray. The word “manta” comes from the Spanish word for cloak. Looking at the flat winged body of a …
Scientists Discover Extinct 4-Legged Whale! + Whale Ancestor Facts
When we think of major aquatic species (as one tends to do), whales come to mind as some of the most iconic ocean animals. It is somewhat surprising to learn that their evolutionary path has taken them out of the water and onto land, only to later return to the realm beneath the waves. This …
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Cultivating Our Underwater Forests: Seaweed in Future Agriculture
A vast volume of data exists to demonstrate that our current system of agriculture is unsustainable. The mass conversion of the Earth’s terrestrial area to farmland has resulted in many of these regions becoming carbon sources rather than carbon sinks. In addition, the land and resources we have devoted to agriculture mainly go towards producing …
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Hybrid Aquatic Mammal Confirmed: Narluga
7 July 2019 – The ocean is a fascinating place full of creatures that look like they came straight from a science fiction novel. We know less about the ocean floor than we know about the surface of the moon. Recently, however, one small mystery of the ocean was solved when scientists were able to …
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