Oceans News: Page 6

Scientists Make a Sponge Sneeze (January 17, 2014): Researchers at the University of Alberta have made a sponge sneeze. This suggests sponges have a sensory organ.

Scientists Discover Ice-Loving Sea Anemones in Antarctica (January 16, 2014): Scientists were astonished to discover ice-loving sea anemones living beneath the Ross Ice Shelf off Antarctica.

New Lobster Species Named After Nelson Mandela (January 14, 2014): A new species of squat lobster has been named after Nelson Mandela. The lobster, Munidopsis mandelai, was discovered in deep water of South Africa.

Tiktaalik Fossils Reveal Key Link in Evolution of Hind Limbs (January 14, 2014): Fossils of Tiktaalik, an ancient fish and crocodile-like creature, reveal a key link in the evolution of hind limbs.

Video: African Tigerfish Catches Bird in Flight (January 13, 2014): An African tigerfish was captured on video capturing a swallow in mid-flight.

Conjoined Gray Whale Calves Found in Lagoon in Mexico (January 9, 2014): Conjoined gray whale calves were discovered by fisherman in a lagoon in Mexico.

Two New Gorgonian Soft Coral Species Discovered (November 17, 2013): Scientists have identified two new species of gorgonian soft coral. The coral has a complex branching shape.

18-Foot-Long Oarfish Found Off Coast of Southern California (October 15, 2013): A marine science instructor found an 18-foot-long oarfish off the Southern California coast. A photo shows over 15 people holding the long fish.

Nuclear Power Plant in Sweden Closes Due to Jellyfish Swarm (October 2, 2013): The Oskarshamn nuclear power station in Sweden had to shut down because of a jellyfish swarm. The jellyifsh clogged up the pipes that carry cooling water to the turbines.

Animated Short Explains Sex Life of the Green Spoonworm (September 21, 2013): This animated short from Creature Cast explains the sex life of the green spoonworm.

Fossil Indicates Prognathodon Had a Shark-like Tail Fin (September 11, 2013): A recent fossil find indicates that Prognathodon, a Cretaceous reptile, had a shark-like tail fin.

Male Pufferfish Make Cool Looking Underwater Circular Structures to Attract Females (August 15, 2013): Here is video footage of pufferfish making cool looking underwater circular structures to attract females.

New Species of Hammerhead Shark Discovered Off South Carolina Coast (August 11, 2013): A new species of hammerhead shark has been discovered off the South Carolina coast.

New Whipray Species Discovered in Indo-Pacific (August 3, 2013): A new whipray species, Himantura tutu, has been discovered in the Indo-Pacific region.

New Coral Reef Species From Gambier Islands, French Polynesia (July 26, 2013): A new coral reef species, Echinophyllia tarae, has been discovered in the Gambier Islands, French Polynesia

Strange New Clam Species, Named Waldo, Discovered on Spines of Sea Urchins (July 20, 2013): A strange new species of clam, named Waldo, has been discovered on the spines of California sea urchins.

Beachgoers in China Frolick in Record Setting Algae Bloom (July 6, 2013): Bulldozers are being used to haul record aglae away from China beaches. The thick algae didn't prevent people from swimming in the water.

Jacques Cousteau's Grandson to Spend October in Underwater Lab (July 4, 2013): Jacques Cousteau's grandson plans to spend the month of Octoboer in Aquarius, an underwater lab.

Scientists Find Microbes Thriving in Ocean Plastisphere (June 27, 2013): Scientists find microbe colonizing and thriving on flecks of plastic floating in the ocean. The scientists are calling the plastic world the plastisphere.

Ancient Sea Creature Resembled a Cigar (June 27, 2013): Scientists have discovered fossils of an ancient 520-million-year-old echinoderm that resembled a cigar.

Sweet Potato Shaped Spoon Worm Discovered in Japan (June 27, 2013): A strange sweet potato shaped spoon worm has been in Japan. The marine worm has a spoon shaped proboscis.

Large Dead Zone Expected in Gulf of Mexico This Year (June 24, 2013): NOAA scientists are expecting a possible record-setting dead zone for the Gulf of Mexico this year.

Predatory Sea Slug Learns What Not to Eat By Trying to Eat Everything (June 20, 2013): A sea slug learns what not to eat by trying everything. If it tastes something it doesn't like it will avoid it the second time around, unless it is really hungry.

New Jersey Fisherman Encounter 16-Foot Great White Shark (June 17, 2013): Fishermen off the coast of New Jersey enountered a hugh 16-foot great white shark and recorded video of it.

Tiny New Fish Discovered in Southern Caribbean (June 10, 2013): A tiny new fish has been discovered in the southern Caribbean. The fish is named Haptoclinus dropi.