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[ Nature ]
The Sneaky Smarts of Sea Slugs
From sporting bright colors to a touch that really stings, sea slugs have adopted quite a few interesting traits to keep them out of the mouths of predators. Our world only gets more interesting the more we know about our fellow inhabitants, so let’s spend a moment with these unique ones!
9 minutes
[ Science ]
Entering the Empire of Cephalopods!
Most of our personal ah-ha moments come from occasions when we actually understand ourselves a little better. Turns out, some of the world’s most unique animals—cephalopods—can help us with that, all while expanding our sense of wonder about Mother Nature’s wild design book!
25 minutes
[ Nature ]
Sperm Whales’ Clicks are Expanding Possibility!
By Dr. Lynda
What if sperm whales are communicating with language far more complex than we are? Could our view of ourselves change if we learn that they may be as capable of future planning, reasoning, and emotions like love and empathy? These mysteries are beginning to be unraveled!
7 minutes
[ Science ]
The Bacteria that Lights Up This Squids Life
The relationship between the bobtail squid and this bacteria is the definition of a healthy relationship. And maybe we can all learn a little something from them!
10 minutes
[ Science ]
What We’re Learning from The First Swim Across the Pacific
Ben Lecomte is currently (right now!) in the middle of swimming 5,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean. While this is awesome on its own, what’s truly amazing is the amount of scientific data they’re picking up along the way.
9 minutes
[ Nature ]
Why Are Coral Stressed About Current Events?
We know that coral is beautiful and that it’s in danger, but what exactly is coral? Learning about these complex creatures helps us understand how to work to save and preserve them for the next generations!
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
What Happens When Athletes and Scientists Team Up?
To put it simply: breakthroughs. This nonprofit is making it possible for scientists to get the data they need from every corner of the planet by teaming them up with the adventurers who are already there.
27 minutes
[ Animals ]
Live from the Bottom of the Ocean!
Ever wondered what life looks like at the bottom of the sea? Let us introduce you to a remarkable place where you can tag along live as scientists explore the ocean’s uncharted depths!
23 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
The Ocean Cleanup Project
By Dr. Lynda
At only 19 years old, Boyan Slat of the Netherlands developed an ocean cleanup array which has removed over 7 million tons of plastic from the ocean. Learn more about The Ocean Cleanup Project and how you can help in today’s important feature.
4 minutes
[ Design ]
Squishy Robot Fingers: The Future of Sea Exploration
What’s the big deal with something called “Squishy Robot Fingers”? For marine biologists, this new innovation is a groundbreaking way to conduct research on the ocean’s most delicate organisms.
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Flying Rays: Marvels of Nature
What happens when creatures of the sea take flight? The BBC and National Geographic take us on a journey with flying rays to see a marvel of nature!
25 minutes
[ Animals ]
Underwater Exploration: The New Frontier
We know more about the face of mars than our own ocean floor! Today’s EWC article inspires us to completely rethink the exploration of the amazing depths of our own planet!
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
Whale Facts, The Lives of Incredible Giants
We thought we knew everything about whales, but It’s Okay To Be Smart shows us some incredible whale facts that prove these giants are incredible creatures.
4 minutes
[ Culture ]
Just Listen: The Croatian Sea Organ
By Dr. Lynda
How does sound effect our sense of place? The Sea Organ in Zadar, Croatia is using sea and structure to transform public space by making us listen.
10 minutes
[ Art ]
Underwater Wonder Combining Sculpture & Conservation
What happens when we create art that interacts with its environment? What happens when art and conservation combine? Jason deCaires Taylor’s underwater sculptures inspire wonder!
4 minutes
[ Animals ]
Whales Giving Us Some Perspective
Can whales help us gain some perspective on our place on the planet? A drone captures a strange encounter that may help us think twice about how big we really are.
12 minutes
[ Art ]
Diving in a Wheelchair: Art to Alter Possibility
Artist Sue Austin shatters the boundaries and assumptions of life in a wheelchair; proving the immensely transformative power of art.
54 minutes
[ Education ]
Alien Life Right Here on Earth?
By Dr. Lynda
In our hopeful search for new lifeforms in outer space, it seems we often forget the most extraordinary and promising frontier for our species’ survival. Take a look!
