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Venomous sea creatures change their venom recipe often
Venomous sea creatures often change their venom recipe, adapting the potency and recipe of their venom to suit changing predators and aquatic environments.
Scientists track sharks by sampling seawater
A simple bottle of seawater shows the identifiable tracks of numerous species of shark - no need for baiting, hooking, filming or tagging.
Sea urchins help scientists develop super-strong cement
A pillar made of this cement could be built 8000 metres high - and all because of the sea urchin blueprint.
Marine sensors funding to help probe mysteries of the deep
Researchers at the University of Southampton have received funding to develop sensors capable of working in extreme ocean conditions.
The sensors that will result...
Whales and dolphins have rich human-like cultures and societies
Whales and dolphins (Cetaceans) live in tightly-knit social groups, have complex relationships, talk to each other and even have regional dialects – much like...
Shark Diving Tourists spend $25m in Australia
Shark diving tourism is a growing industry estimated to be worth more than $25.5 million annually in Australia.
A new report has documented the value...
Weird and wonderful animals discovered in the deep sea
Okeanos Explorer completes latest expedition with fabulous photos and videos of extraordinary deep sea creatures.
Do White Sharks mistake Surfers for Seals?
Great white sharks know surfers aren't seals - most are just curious
Glue that stays sticky when wet is inspired by mussels
Using a protein produced by mussels, researchers have created a reversible synthetic glue that not only can bond securely underwater - but also may be turned on and off with electricity.
Robomussels monitor climate change
Tiny robots have been helping researchers study how climate change affects biodiversity. Developed by Northeastern University scientist Brian Helmuth, the "robomussels" have the shape,...