The natural processes of weathering and erosion also contribute to forming structural basins. Structural basins form as tectonic plates shift. Rocks and other material on the floor of the basin are forced downward, while material on the sides of the basin are pushed up. This process happens over thousands ofRead More →
Baby diapers. … Separation at source. Which material takes the longest to decompose in the ocean? As the chart below shows, fishing line is the worst offender, taking up to 600 years to biodegrade, while disposable diapers will take as long as plastic bottles – 450 years – to breakRead More →
Continental and oceanic crust can both be part of the same plate. For example, the North American plate has continental crust (essentially the land area of North America) at its core; this is surrounded on most sides by oceanic crust. What do tectonic plates carry? The plates are carried alongRead More →
Dolphins in SWTD programs have demonstrated agitated and aggressive behavior under the stressful conditions of forced interaction. These behaviors may result in serious physical injury to swimmers. SWTD programs have reported human injuries including lacerations, tooth rakes, internal injuries, broken bones, and shock. Does swimming on your period attract sharks?Read More →
In 2014 Fukushima University’s Institute of Environmental Radioactivity said that the total amount of Cs-137 released was 20.5 PBq, 17 PBq to the air, and of the total, 12 to 15 PBq ended up in the Pacific Ocean. Are Pacific fish safe to eat after Fukushima? The disaster added justRead More →
An ocean gyre is a system of circular ocean currents formed by the Earth’s wind patterns and the forces created by the rotation of the planet. … The circular motion of the gyre draws debris into this stable center, where it becomes trapped. What are the 5 gyres of theRead More →
The Antarctic blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus ssp. Intermedia) is the biggest animal on the planet, weighing up to 400,000 pounds (approximately 33 elephants) and reaching up to 98 feet in length. What is the biggest animal that has ever lived? Far bigger than any dinosaur, the blue whale is theRead More →
It contains heavy metals and chemicals that can cause of myriad of negative health effects and can actually be poisonous if consumed in large quantities. So though sold as an unique culinary treat, shark meat should never be eaten because it is dangerous. Can flying fish be eaten? Do PeopleRead More →
Diet & Habitat Cuttlefish diets vary depending on where in the ocean they live, but they commonly feed on mollusks, shellfish, fish, octopus, worms, and even other cuttlefish. Their natural predators include dolphins, sharks, large fish, seals, seabirds, and other cuttlefish. Where are common cuttlefish found? Common cuttlefishes, Sepia officinalis,Read More →
The Andaman Sea or Burma Sea is a body of water to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal, south of Burma, west of Thailand and east of the Andaman Islands, India; it is part of the Indian Ocean. Where are the Nicobar Islands located? The Nicobar Islands lie inRead More →