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Five bizarre animals from the hadal zone

Last updated on: August 28, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

Life in Hell: Five Bizarre Animals from the Hadal Zone

At a whopping 10928 meters (nearly 7 miles!!) the Challenger Deep is the deepest point we know of in the oceans. This point lies at the southern end of the Mariana Trench, the deepest ocean trench in the world. This region of the ocean, known as the hadal zone, is one of the least explored parts of our planet. How do animals from the hadal zone live in such an extreme place? Not only is it utterly black at these depths (sunlight stopped trickling down all the way up at 1000 meters), but the … [Read more...] about Life in Hell: Five Bizarre Animals from the Hadal Zone

Filed Under: Marine Science Tagged With: 2019, deep sea science, marine life

Underwater shot of two snorkelers swimming at the surface over some blue fish and orange coral. Text overlay reads, Take only memories, Leave only bubbles.

Last updated on: August 28, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

Why You Shouldn’t Touch Coral, Fish or Other Sea Life While Snorkeling

There you are, gliding through cool tropical water on a sunny day. Your mask isn't leaking, your snorkel is comfortable, and there's a beautiful coral reef a few feet below you. Fish of all shapes and sizes abound, and then you see it... A sea turtle has come up right beside you! All you have to do is reach out with your hand and... Stop! I know it can be tempting to reach out and pet that sea turtle swimming next to you, or to pick up that cool-looking seashell you spied. Humans are not … [Read more...] about Why You Shouldn’t Touch Coral, Fish or Other Sea Life While Snorkeling

Filed Under: Eco-Travel, Marine Science, Snorkeling Tagged With: 2019, coral reefs, marine life, snorkeling technique

Overhead drone photo of several snorkelers on a coral reef.

Last updated on: August 28, 2020 By: Sarah Dungan

Responsible Snorkeling: 10 Tips for a Safe and Sustainable Trip

So, you’ve got a nice tropical vacation lined up and you’re hoping to fit in some snorkeling. Who among us water lovers wouldn’t? But now you’re reading the news and learning about the latest scientific report on the dire state of the world’s oceans. Perhaps you’re wondering, is snorkeling contributing to this degradation? Are all those hundreds of thousands of tourists visiting coral reefs each year just making things worse? Every day, more folks are becoming mindful about the … [Read more...] about Responsible Snorkeling: 10 Tips for a Safe and Sustainable Trip

Filed Under: Eco-Travel, Marine Science, Snorkeling Tagged With: 2019, coral reefs, marine life, snorkeling technique

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