Science
The Argonaut or the Paper Nautilus.
Amongst tidal debris there sometimes appears a thin papery shell, bearing on its white surface a ribbed pattern like that which shore currents...
Why do stars twinkle ?
Stars twinkle. Planets shine steadily. Why?
Stars twinkle (scintillate) because they’re so far away from Earth that, even through large telescopes, they appear only...
Is Climate Change Ruining Wine Corks?
Wine lovers might treasure the oaky, full-bodied taste of a cabernet sauvignon or the light and fruity aroma of a pinot grigio. But...
Psst, Buddy, That Cute Penguin Is Making Eyes At You..
To Save African Penguins, Humans Set Up a Dating Service
GREENSBORO, N.C. — When the African penguins Derek and Geirfugl were given their own...
Sharks have cavity-proof teeth
Shark teeth are covered in fluoride, making them cavity-resistant. One 2012 study published in the Journal of Structural Biology found that sharks' enamel...
Marine Tourism
Barnacles – Bravehearts of the surfzone
Billions upon billions of attached animals like barnacles, mussels and oysters owe their very lives to the sweep of the tides for the...
Beacons of Light on the Cape Whale Coast
Burning upon some hidden shore across the sea one night, A little reef, the captain said, he saw a shining light. He said...
Fryer’s Cove wines… sipping the sea on the West Coast
Tasting the wine..On the waterfront in a derelict old crayfish factory right at the seaside in the bay, you will find a tiny...
Waaygat whaling station at Stony Point
Early History of the farm Waaygat
The land on which the whaling station was established originally formed part of the farm Waaygat. Historically and...
Abalone- mollusk we will soon only see on a postcard
The South African abalone, Haliotis midae, is one of the largest molluscs on earth, attaining a weight of nearly 2kg and a ripe...
