Tag: ocean science

  • Scientists Uncover the Surprising All Body Brain of Sea Urchins

    Scientists Uncover the Surprising All Body Brain of Sea Urchins

    Sea urchins have long been pictured as simple marine grazers, drifting over rocks and reefs with little more to their biology than a spiny exterior and a slow moving lifestyle. Yet recent scientific research has brought these quiet ocean dwellers into the spotlight. A series of studies conducted by international teams of developmental biologists and…

  • Humpback Whales Gathered in Groups of Up to 200, and No One Knows Why

    Humpback Whales Gathered in Groups of Up to 200, and No One Knows Why

    Marine biologist Ken Findlay expected another routine research cruise off South Africa’s coast. Instead, he encountered something that defied everything scientists know about humpback whale behavior. Ahead of his vessel, the ocean surface erupted with activity. Massive dark shapes breached and dove in perfect synchrony. Spouts shot skyward in rapid succession across an area no…

  • Strange Whistling Coming From The Caribbean That Can Be Heard From Space

    Strange Whistling Coming From The Caribbean That Can Be Heard From Space

    In the heart of the Caribbean Sea, a deep, rhythmic sound pulses through the water. It’s not a sound that we can hear, but it’s so powerful that its vibrations can be detected from space. Scientists call it the “Rossby Whistle,” a phenomenon so rare and peculiar that it has captivated researchers around the world.…