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
What Is a Group of Shrimp Called? (Hint: You'd Use the Term for Bugs)
What Is a Group of Crabs Called? A Scuttle, a Clamor, a Cast?
Vampire Crab: More Cartoonish Than Blood-sucking
What Is a Group of Squid Called? Not a Squad, Unfortunately
No, the Leaf Sheep Sea Slug Is Not an AI Hallucination
An Ocean Quahog Shows Its Age Like Rings on a Tree
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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How exactly does an oyster create a pearl, and what is the difference between a natural pearl and a cultured pearl?