Our oceans cover 70% of the Earth’s surface and contain diverse ecosystems that sustain a diversity of other-worldly creatures and other life forms. At its deepest point, the ocean’s water pressure is so extreme it would theoretically dissolve bone, making it impossible for any vertebrates to survive. Few humans have ever seen the deepest part … Read more
In the cold, dark underworld of the deep ocean, a myriad of strange and terrifying creatures thrive. With no sunlight to illuminate their unsightly features, they’ve evolved into some of the ugliest beings on earth. But deep water creatures are oblivious to human values. They don’t care if their teeth stick out or their heads … Read more
Just like the lion is the king of the jungle, we often think that sharks, particularly the infamous great white, are the out-and-out rulers of the ocean. By comparison, for most people, the orca whale has a relatively peaceful reputation. After all, while the great white is famous for the frightening movie Jaws, the orca … Read more
As the second-largest of the Great Lakes by volume, Lake Michigan has plenty of water for fish to live in. Whether you’re a keen angler or just interested in aquatic life, we’re here to take an in-depth look at what kinds of fish are in Lake Michigan. There are up to 173 fish species in … Read more
The strange fish that inhabit the deep oceans are some of the most fascinating creatures found anywhere on our planet. They’re also capable of rivaling the ugliest and most scary-looking. So, why are deep sea fish so ugly? It’s because they’ve adapted to survive in the incredibly harsh environment that is entirely different from shallower waters, where … Read more
With its 3-inch-long teeth and phenomenal hunting skills, the killer whale, or orca, is one of the ocean’s apex predators. They’re so terrifying that even great white sharks stay well out of their way, abandoning their hunting grounds the moment a killer whale appears. This predatory behavior aligns them with the shark, while their name … Read more
No, shrimp and lobsters are not bugs. They are crustaceans, a group of animals that also includes crabs and crayfish. Crustaceans have a hard exoskeleton, jointed legs, and multiple body segments, which are characteristics that are different from insects, which have a chitinous exoskeleton, three body parts, and six legs. But you might also have … Read more
This article will discuss some of the biggest Goliath Groupers ever caught. First we will discuss the 2 types of Goliath Groupers. Lastly we discuss some FAQ you might have about Goliath Groupers. The goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara) is one of the biggest bony fish you can expect to find swimming on the coral reef. … Read more
For the majority of us, shipwrecks are fascinating underwater worlds to study or even visit if you’re a scuba diver. They often have a fascinating history and are usually home to lots of cool sea life. But for professional treasure hunters, finding one of the world’s lost sunken treasure ships could offer rewards reaching into … Read more
Orcas are powerful marine mammals and apex predators. They have no natural predators and are bold enough to take on virtually anything else in the sea, including the great white shark. The killer whale’s predatory nature leads many to ask, “Are orcas sharks?” Certain similarities would suggest that they are. Then again, the killer whale … Read more