Nudibranchs leave a trail in their wake, just like the land snails we are familiar with. This trail is laden with chemicals and is quite expressive. It can assist a potential partner identify it or warn other nudibranchs of risks in the area! Nudibranchs can discriminate […]
READ MOREAn octopus has three hearts. One pumps blood through its organs; the two others pump blood through its gills, according to the World Animal Foundation. Octopus blood is blue because it has a copper-based protein called hemocyanin. Octopuses have short life spans. Some species only […]
READ MORE1. Experts have found 10 species of hammerhead. 2. Three of my nephwes (species) are at a high risk of being extinct.3. The shape of my head is one of a kind.4. Sometimes I eat seagrass.5. Hammerheads use the hammer-shaped head to pin stingrays down.6. […]
READ MOREMyth #1 You have to dive deep to see anything interestingMyth #2 The only good diving is in the tropicsMyth #3 Scuba diving is dangerousMyth #4 Scuba diving is expensiveMyth #5 You can only become a diver if you’re an excellent swimmerMyth #6 Scuba tanks […]
READ MOREA manta’s skin is covered in a mucusy film They are some of the largest animals in the ocean Swimming is essential The name “manta” comes from the Spanish word meaning “mantle” or “cloak” Manta rays are found in tropical and subtropical waters Their food […]
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