A massive swarm of juvenile striped eel catfish moves as one to fend off predators in a stunning display of group defense. A video shot by Marie-Laure Vergne, an instructor at Abyss Dive Center Bali, shows these kids moving across the ocean floor. Their movements are mesmerizing as they undulate in a mass. The striped eel catfish is highly venomous as an adult and can cause … [Read more...] about In This Hypnotic Video, Striped Eel Catfish Walk in Unison Across the Ocean Floor
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Boaters Discover An Abandoned Dog In The Middle Of The Ocean
"You could tell he just had the swim of his life." Bryn Crowell and a few pals were out on a boat off the coast of Florida the other day when something in the sea caught her eye. Crowell suspected someone aboard had misplaced their hat when the boat driver paused and circled around. "My initial impression was, 'Wow, that hat looks like a dog,'" Crowell said. "After … [Read more...] about Boaters Discover An Abandoned Dog In The Middle Of The Ocean
Uncovering the Mystery of Sleeping Whales: The Amazing Phenomenon of ‘Standing’ in the Ocean
Have you ever wondered what it looks like when whales take a nap? One photographer has captured a rare glimpse of this behavior that is as strange as it is fascinating. Sperm whales, some of the largest animals in the ocean, have been observed in pods of five or six, seemingly standing motionless in the water while they sleep. French photographer and filmmaker Stephane … [Read more...] about Uncovering the Mystery of Sleeping Whales: The Amazing Phenomenon of ‘Standing’ in the Ocean