Science
Why are sharks afraid of cute and playful dolphins ?
Just like we check under our beds for monsters, sharks check for dolphins before nodding off. That's right, the toughest kids on the...
Dead fin whale hit by cruise ship spotted in Vancouver’s harbour
Fisheries officials are investigating a dead fin whale that's floating near the port in Vancouver
CBC News Posted: May 11, 2015 8:45 AM PT
The...
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...
Protecting our critically endangered iconic African Penguins
From millions of African Penguins in the early 1900s, there are now only about 8,000 breeding pairs left
The African Penguin, the continent’s only...
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...
Marine Tourism
What’s the strongest material produced by animals?
Animals can produce incredibly strong substances - so who makes the toughest?
Spider silk, long the strongest known biological material, was recently knocked off...
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...
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...
The Great Benguela Current
Ocean Currents
The sea is subject to the transport of enormous masses of water moving continuously in one set direction. These large ‘rivers’ of...
Menopausal Moms: A Mammal Mystery
Ocean-going mothers everywhere deserves a special salute.They give birth well into their twilight years while human females call it quits 40 years earlier.In...
