Deepest Free Dive Record If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be hundreds of feet below the surface of the water without any oxygen, just ask world-record free-diving champion, Herbert Nitsch. Herbert Nitsch, often known better by his nickname as the “Deepest Man On Earth,” holds the freediving world record. Not only can he…
DetailsHow Fast Can An Alligator Run As some of the largest predatory reptiles on the planet, alligators don’t have a lot to worry about. Without the need to pursue large game or run away from other predators, they are surprisingly lazy creatures. Of course, that’s not to say that alligators won’t run at a person if…
DetailsHawaii State Fish The official state fish of Hawaii is just as fascinating as the reason it became the Hawaiian state fish in the first place. But, out of all the amazing fish species in Hawaiian waters, why did they choose this particular one? From sharks and rays to the many colourful fish adorning the reefs…
DetailsBarnacles On Whales Have you ever wondered why barnacles live on whales? These marine creatures cling on to a whale’s body, hitchhiking around the ocean feeding as they go. They have truly amazing adaptations to ensure the survival of their species, from mobile, water-borne barnacle larvae to adult barnacles with their protective hard shells. For answers to…
DetailsManta Ray vs Stingray Manta Rays and Stingrays belong to a fascinating family of sea creatures. But, what’s the difference between stingrays and manta rays? Are they even really different species? A lot of people get confused between Manta Rays and Stingrays, either believing them to be different names for the same species or losing track…
DetailsHow Deep Is The Mariana Trench The Mariana Trench sits between the Philippines and Guam and is the deepest part of the ocean. Of course, as we know, the ocean is a world completely on its own. Even today, we only know about a fraction of the ocean. Just think about how massive the ocean is…
DetailsMariana Trench Animals As the deepest point in the ocean, you may be wondering, What animals live in the Mariana Trench, and how are they able to live in such an extreme environment? At 7 miles beneath the surface of the water (11,034 meters at the deepest part), the bottom of the Mariana Trench is a fascinating…
DetailsFacts About Sharks Are you wondering about how dangerous sharks are? Or maybe you’re just after some statistics about these magnificent marine animals. There are numerous shark species, each with their own particular adaptations from the weird-shaped hammerhead shark to the lantern sharks that can actually glow in the dark! If you want to learn fun facts…
DetailsHow Long Do Dolphins Live Dolphins lead very unique lives. With intelligent minds and playful spirits, they are some of the most interesting creatures in the ocean. But just how long do dolphins live? As far as scientists know, the lifespan of dolphins depends on the species and several other variables. Today, we’re going to dive in and…
DetailsOcean Plants When people think of the ocean, they often focus on whales, sharks, dolphins, and other marine life that moves, eats, and has similar traits to us. However, we often forget about marine plants, which there are thousands of unique species. Plants that live in the ocean vary based on salinity levels, available sunlight, and…
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