What everyone gets wrong about the deadliest shark attack in history
The sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis is widely known as a shark story—but the truth is much more horrifying.
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We’ve never seen this rare squid alive in the wild—until now
In the deep seas found at the Earth’s poles, explorers are still finding elusive and mysterious sea creatures. On an
Melissa Hobson
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How do clownfish survive a heat wave? By shrinking themselves down
Researchers believe marine heatwaves could be impacting fish growth patterns – and Nemo’s only getting smaller.
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How a penguin ‘divorce’ can impact a whole colony
Little blue penguin break-up rates are a new tool that could predict their colony’s future in the face of climate
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These adult male dolphins pee in the air. Scientists have questions.
A new study observed Amazon river dolphins for 218.9 hours and saw males spurt urine into the air 36 times—proof
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This isn’t a starfish—it’s a rare sand found only in Japan
Star sand is both a beautiful sight and a scientific marvel. Each grain once housed a tiny single-celled organism.
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A waterspout just sank a yacht in the Mediterranean. We might be seeing more of them.
A deadly waterspout is strongly suspected of sinking a yacht off the coast of Italy. Scientists weigh in on whether
