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...
Shells accumulate on certain beaches due to various geological, biological, and environmental factors. These shells mainly come from the shells of marine animals such as...
Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water on the surface of the oceans and seas. They are mainly caused by winds, temperature differences, and gravitational...
The use of saltwater in pools offers the possibility of significantly reducing maintenance costs. Indeed, salt acts as a natural disinfectant, eliminating the need to...
The migration of fish is a phenomenon observed in many species, and several reasons explain this behavior. One of the main motivations is the search...
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...
