Despite its name, the crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) is not a crab-eating seal at all. In fact, these creatures are specialist predators of Antarctic krill, tiny crustaceans that form a crucial part of the Southern Ocean food web. Crabeater seals are one of the most abundant seal species on the planet, with an estimated population of around 15 million individuals. … [Read more...] about The Misnamed Crabeater Seal: Specialist Predator of Antarctic Krill
Marine Biology Discoveries
Amazing discovery near the beach!
A young man went for a walk on the beach in a more remote location. At one time, the young man came across a curious thing that was as hard as a shell. The young man took him home to investigate the artefact he had discovered in order to learn more about it. When he came home, the young man grabbed a pair of scissors and began cutting and pressing the object. Something … [Read more...] about Amazing discovery near the beach!