#marine-biology

The animal known as the 'farmer of the sea' is the Pacific Northwest's sea otter. These marine mammals are highly intelligent and have been known to...    Read more

Sea snails, also known as gastropods, are a diverse group of marine creatures that use a variety of techniques to move. Some sea snails crawl on...    Read more

Marine creatures like crabs and lobsters have developed a range of defense mechanisms to detect and avoid predators in the ocean. One of the most...    Read more

No, you cannot determine the age of an octopus by counting the number of its tentacles. Unlike some animals that add a ring to their shell or bone...    Read more

The world's largest clam is the giant clam (Tridacna gigas), which can grow up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) long and weigh over 500 pounds (225 kilograms)....    Read more

Marine creatures like crabs and lobsters molt their exoskeletons in order to grow larger. Molting is a complex process that involves a series of...    Read more

No, the number of legs a crab has does not indicate its age. In fact, crabs can regenerate lost limbs, so the number of legs is not a reliable...    Read more

Sharks and rays are both cartilaginous fishes that belong to the same class, Chondrichthyes. They share many similarities, but also have some key...    Read more

The age of a jellyfish cannot be determined by the size of its bell alone. In fact, the size of a jellyfish's bell can vary depending on the species,...    Read more

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a key tool in conserving ocean habitats by preserving and protecting the biodiversity within them. MPAs are...    Read more