The moonlight, although in truth a simple reflection of the sun, is sometimes enough to trigger phosphorescence in certain microscopic marine organisms, most often bioluminescent...
Beaches made up solely of shells mainly come from the accumulation of remains of marine organisms. These shells are actually the external skeletons of animals...
Ocean currents are like large rivers that flow through the oceans. They are caused by several factors such as water temperature, salinity, and the Earth's...
Saltwater pools generally require fewer chemicals, especially less artificial chlorine, since their system generates its own chlorine naturally. As a result, there's less need to...
In winter, cold water reduces the amount of food available, prompting some fish to seek more hospitable habitats. Less sunlight and shorter days lead to...
Seawater is primarily composed of pure water (of course), but with a good dose of dissolved mineral salts that give it its well-known salty taste. The main...
Contrary to what one might imagine, it is not special or colored pigments in the water that give it this beautiful turquoise color. This phenomenon...
The presence of certain underwater geological formations is a determining factor in the occurrence of giant waves. Typically, these are canyons, trenches, or sudden rises...
Since the industrial revolution, a huge amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) has been released into the atmosphere. This mainly comes from the burning of oil, coal, or...
Jellyfish gather primarily because they follow their reproductive cycles. For some species, being together greatly facilitates the encounter with reproductive partners, leading to better spawning. Another key...
