The ocean floors are a true reservoir of biodiversity, where each species plays a specific role, forming a network of often fragile interactions. When a...
Deep-sea fish often have a soft and flexible body to better withstand the immense pressure without being crushed. Thanks to their often cartilaginous or poorly...
Plankton, especially phytoplankton, is absolutely vital as it produces a large part of the oxygen on Earth, about half! These microscopic floating organisms use sunlight...
Orcas have a unique vocal anatomy with an organ called a melon, a kind of fatty pocket in their forehead, which acts as a resonating...
The large invasions of sargassum often begin in the heart of the North Atlantic, specifically in an area called the Sargasso Sea. However, in recent...
Marine sponges are quite special: they cannot move to escape predators, so they produce protective chemical molecules to survive. These substances, called secondary metabolites, are...
Plankton is like the basic snack of the oceans. These tiny microorganisms float all over the water. They serve as the main meal for a...
Waves are created by the wind blowing on the surface of the ocean. When the wind blows, some of its energy is transferred to the...
Camouflage in marine species is a key adaptation for surviving against predators or discreetly trapping prey. Those who excel at the art of blending into...
Since the industrial revolution, our activities such as the burning of oil, coal, or deforestation have massively released carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere. A...