#marine-life

#marine-life

Ever since I discovered the mating dynamics of the deep-sea anglerfish, where the male fuses with the female, and how closely this mirrors some disturbing human relationship patterns, I have been chewing over the idea that everything that exists in our unconscious also exists in the ocean. From the methodical violence of sharks, to dolphins who mourn their dead and jellyfish whose pulsating contractions remind me of my labour,

Located just an hour's ferry ride off the Southern California coast, Catalina has earned a reputation as the "Caribbean of California" thanks to its bluer-than-blue water, charming beachside resorts, laid-back coastal vibe, and fantastic dining. The island spans a sizable 76 square miles, but the real star here is Avalon Bay, the island's main harbor shaped like a perfect crescent.

Deadly Lessons shows young cheetahs that have caught a Gunther's dik-dik in Samburu national reserve, Kenya. Marina Cano, from Spain, was highly commended in the mammals' behaviour category for her shot of the three practising their hunting skills while their mother looked on. Photograph: Marina Cano/2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Croatian freediver Vitomir Maričić set a Guinness World Record by holding his breath underwater for 29 minutes and three seconds, surpassing the previous record by almost five minutes.

Travis Kelce expressed his fascination with sea otters during a podcast, mentioning his interest in rescuing them and his desire to meet one in the wild.

"I just noticed something very weird and strange-looking that I'd never really seen before, so I walked over. It took my brain, like, three seconds to realize what it was."

A woman was knocked from her boat off the Jersey Shore when a distressed whale bashed the vessel, shocking footage shows.

The grunion run starts in March and continues for six months, but harvesting is permitted only on specific days to allow the fish to successfully spawn and sustain their population.

Grass Lands will return for Outside Lands next month, and legal marijuana sales will take place at Golden Gate Park during the upcoming Dead and Company shows, featuring Solful’s Garcia Hand Picked cannabis.

Researchers have uncovered a whole ecosystem of life in the largest collection of trash, revealing more life than initially expected residing within the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

The Earth's atmosphere and oceans affect one another in a feedback loop influencing wind and weather patterns, ocean currents, and more.

"We were sailing around between the Raritan, outside Great Kills between Sandy Hook and the Verrazzano, just sailing along, when the whale appeared and was playing for about an hour with us."

I was out tidepooling in Okinawa, Japan, and I came across this shell. As you can see, it's one of my favourite shells to collect because the pattern is so stunning.

I was 13 the first time I saw a coral reef. The endless blue of the ocean gave way to an explosion of color unlike anything I'd seen before.

Beneath a full moon in Jamaica Bay, horseshoe crab love was in the air. Female crabs skirted along the shore, each with two or three smaller male crabs attached to their backs and sides, fertilizing thousands of eggs in the sand.

"There's nothing more rewarding than guiding someone through the same epiphany: that the sea they've known all their life is full of mystery, magic, and wild beauty."

"This was the longest, most toxic, and deadliest bloom we've ever experienced," the center announced on social media. "Because of your support and advocacy, we got through it, and hundreds of marine mammals received a second chance at life!"

Interacting with people is key. I enjoy sharing knowledge with crew members and fostering their self-esteem, particularly new assistants, to inspire greatness.

There's a shark in the pond! Scientists observe a basking shark in Rhode Island's Great Salt Pond, attracting attention as Block Island celebrates 'Jaws' anniversary.

According to the California Academy of Sciences, the 39-foot-whale was spotted underneath a pier near the Phillips 66 Refinery in Rodeo making access difficult.

Lewis Pugh is breaking a personal rule by discussing sharks during his swim around Martha's Vineyard, aiming to change public perception and advocate for shark protection.

"They looked like blue diamonds strewn across the beach. It was like these gems, and they're so brilliant blue," Emily Scher gushed over a phone interview with NPR.

The adorable pup, which miraculously survived, was viciously knifed multiple times in a beach cove in front of the Proposal Rock Condominiums in Neskowin.

Ultimately Jaws proved disastrous for shark species, encouraging their mass slaughter in game-fishing tournaments and tarring them with a villainous reputation that has persisted through decades of attempted damage control.