The Schmidt Ocean Institute has released a stunning 4K highlight reel of footage captured during their ROV expedition to the previously unexplored Ningaloo Canyons in the Indian Ocean. Over the course of 180 hours of exploration, researchers uncovered some 30 new species, as well as “the longest animal ever recorded.” It’s hard to overstate the […]
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Let’s be honest, the best part of High School Chemistry was definitely setting stuff on fire, which is probably why we enjoyed the latest “Beauty of Science” video so much. Following up on his stunning Crystalization timelapse, Yan Liang decided to capture combustion next. petapixel.com »
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Octopuses are among the world's most fascinating creatures. The highly complex eight-limbed mollusks are generally very intelligent, exhibiting sophisticated behaviors rarely seen in nonhuman animals.
Freediver Ben Yavar’s captivating photograph, depicting a swirling mass of marine life, has earned him the prestigious title of “Nature Photographer of the Year” in the professional division of the 2024 International Photography Awards. [Read More]
A thieving crab stole a diver's camera and attempted to run away with it before being thwarted.
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When Georgette Apol Douwma hung up her diving gear in 2020 at 79 years old, she did so with a vast catalog of beautiful underwater photos, many focusing on coral reefs and their inhabitants.
A photographer has shared the story -- and a magnificent photo -- of his encounter with a huge alien-like ocean sunfish.
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Researchers have created a working prototype of a new hybrid drone that is capable of flying through the air and diving underwater, achieving propulsion in both environments using the same propellers. [Read More]
A documentary film crew shooting in the Atlantic Ocean stumbled upon a large piece of wreckage from the ill-fated 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger, which exploded shortly after takeoff killing all those onboard. [Read More]