Dolphins Discovered with Self-Medicating Behavior, Use Corals as Rubbing Treatments

Medicine & Technology May 20, 2022

Bottlenose dolphins residing at Egypt's Red Sea have an unusual behavior that baffled scientists until now. Read more about what the activity is and how it benefits the marine mammals.

Sponge Community in Arctic's Langseth Ridge Thrives By Eating Ancient Occupants, Study Says

Feb 09, 2022

A new study discovered the mysterious ecosystem in Langseth Ridge beneath the Arctic, and how it thrives amidst the lack of nutrients and sunlight.

Weird Anatomical Structure Suggests Adaptation of Fungal Lifestyle

Aug 09, 2021

A new study suggests that the Ramisyllis multicaudata, or bristle worms, have adapted the biological traits of fungi.

Researchers Found Mysterious Life Forms Beneath Antarctica

Feb 15, 2021

Despite Antarctica's hostile environment, researchers found the first stationary living organism in an Antarctic ice shelf far from light or warmth, adding to its mystery.

Dolphins Form Friendship through Shared Interest like Humans

Jun 12, 2019

The team discovered that male spongers spend more time associating with other male spongers than they do non-spongers, these bonds are based on similar foraging technique and not related to other factors

Marine Jellies Were The First Animals On Earth: Study Proves

Apr 12, 2017

A recent study proved held by a group of scientists from Vanderbilt University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison proved that not sponges, but marine jellies were the first ever animals on Earth.

Overfishing Leads to Aggressive Competition in Caribbean Coral Reefs

Apr 28, 2015

While they may make great loofas, in the coral communities of the Caribbean reefs sponges are a greater threat than perhaps even humans. Aggressive competitors for resources and space, these nefarious neighbors have been known to use shading, smothering, snot and even toxins to kill their coral counterparts, literally living on what’s left of their remains. And without many natural predators, these sponges continue to damage reef-building corals unless kept under control.