Marine Life
Marine life includes an incredible and vibrant array of wild animals that live in the ocean. From tiny phytoplankton to massive blue whales, marine life is a vital source of food, energy and life for the entire planet.
How Bioluminescent Jellyfish Get Their Signature Glow
White Spotted Jellyfish: Cute Until They Become Invasive
Deep Sea Jellyfish Have 30-foot-long Tentacles
Vampire Crab: More Cartoonish Than Blood-sucking
Snow Crab: A High-protein Delight Thriving in Cold Waters
Dungeness Crab: A Deliciously Sustainable Crustacean
No, the Leaf Sheep Sea Slug Is Not an AI Hallucination
An Ocean Quahog Shows Its Age Like Rings on a Tree
Geoduck Looks NSFW but Is Prized for Its Flavor
Colossal Squid vs. Giant Squid: There's a Massive Difference
Horseshoe Crab Looks Like an Alien, If We're Being Honest
There Are 300 Types of Octopus Species, Some With Internal Shells
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Imagine that someone is pursuing you down a dark alley. Do you run? Duck behind a trash bin? The mimic octopus doesn't sweat this kind of scenario: It just shape-shifts to disguise itself. You'll be surprised by the tricks it's got up its tentacles.
As you observe jellyfish twirl underwater, it's difficult not to be mesmerized by their graceful movements. But if their tentacles touch your skin, you'll regret being anywhere near these gelatinous blobs.
Giant squid are aggressive creatures that prey on almost anything that comes their way. How big do these monsters of the sea get, and could they really take down a watercraft?
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How do coral polyps mere millimeters in length form the world's largest living structures? Will these giants of the sea last much longer if the present rate of destruction continues?
To elude predators, the octopus will change color in an instant and even alter its shape to look like other sea animals. Does its magic put the chameleon to shame?
Although no one can yet tell how old lobsters get, they show no apparent signs of aging. Learn why lobsters live so long and get so big, and what this means for other animals, including humans.
Squid have been featured in sailing myths and legends for more than 300 years. They're swift, agile and surprisingly intelligent creatures with brains larger in proportion to their bodies than most fish and reptiles have. Learn about all squid, squid anatomy and how big squid can can actually get.
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Although jellyfish have been around for over 650 million years, they're still very mysterious. Learn the all about the fascinating jellyfish life cycle.
How exactly does an oyster create a pearl, and what is the difference between a natural pearl and a cultured pearl?