The Twitter account Whale Fact (@whalefact) has mastered the art of delivering completely absurd “facts” about the ocean’s ...

Corals are animals, but many are powered by the tiny photosythetic algal plants within their cells; with this energy they are capable of building geological structures. Most corals are colonial ...

The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so their struggle to escape wouldn’t damage its delicate tentacles.

Some even spend a significant portion of their lives underwater. They have adapted to climates ranging from tropical rainforests and deserts to marine environments and the freezing Arctic. These ...

Learn more about the time period that took place 488 to 443 million years ago. 3 min read During the Ordovician period, part of the Paleozoic era, a rich variety of marine life flourished in the ...