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Monday, 21 December 2009 00:00 |
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Spectacular footage from a vulcano that erupted 1100 metres below sea level in the South Pacific. This is the deepest vulcano in the world, and was discovered in 2008. It took over a year to create quality footage, where you can see the lava streams and bubbles.
Feel like watching this footage? The video of the deepest vulcano in the world is here. |
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Octopus uses coconut for defense |
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 00:00 |
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Australian scientists have discovered that the amphioctopus marginatus species of octopus uses coconut shells to shield off defense. The particular species of octopus is the first one to make uses of tools. This proves that octopus species have a level of intelligence that is unprecedented in marine life. Usually this typs of intelligence is only seen in mammels and birds. |
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17.650 new marine species discovered |
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Sunday, 22 November 2009 00:00 |
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During a special deep sea exploration project that spans 10 years of research, scientists have discovered over 17.650 new species in the deep sea. They have used the latest techniques available, such as special camera's, submarines and sonar technology. Most of the new species live very deep, between 1000 and 5000 m below sea level. The scientists say that the diversification of species in the less known parts of the ocean is immense. |
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Coral Sea protection petition |
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Tuesday, 03 November 2009 00:00 |
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Project Aware has started a petition to protect the Coral Sea of the coast of Australia. With protecting this unique habitat, they hope to create the largest protected marine area in the world. The Coral Sea is important, because many special species can still be found in great numbers there. Currently, less than 1% of the Coral Sea is protected.
If you want to do your bit, please sign the Coral Sea Protection Petition here. |
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Maldives cabinet meets underwater |
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Sunday, 18 October 2009 00:00 |
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The cabinet of the Maldives held a meeting under water to draw attention to climate change and rising sealevels. They worry that all the islands and atols of the Maldives will disappear under water if the sea levels rise. Maldives are one of the many counties that are threatened by water.
Read more on the Maldives underwater climate meeting. |
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