The Colossal Squid: Natures Largest Invertebrate
The Colossal Squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) has been known to science since 1925 from the remains found within a sperm whales…
Month: October 2010
Are penguins exploited by the film industry?
In the modern world, the usage of penguins by the film industry is a massive source of revenue. By using…
Black Smokers
What Are Black Smokers Black smokers are black chimney shaped formations that are found in large numbers in “hydrothermal vent…
Nudibranchs….artists of defence
They may be small, but behind that colourful, vivid exterior is a mini army load of defensive tricks and schemes.…
The Giant Pacific Octopus
The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dolfeini) is the largest of all octopus with an average span of 5m and weighing…
Great White Shark, Friend or Foe?
The great white shark (Carcharodon Carcharias) is a powerful predator that inspires fear; it grows to over 6m long and…
Evolution and adaptations of the Manta ray
The Manta ray is the largest of the ray species to inhabit earth’s ocean. These open ocean dwellers can grow…
Whale vocalisation and ecolocation
Whales are the largest of all marine mammals. Their length varies from 3.5 to 27 meters and they can weigh…