Tagged With Marine Mammals

Grey seal lounging on a rocky shore, gazing directly at the camera

Are Seals and Dogs Related? Genetics and Evolution

3 April 2024

Evolutionary connections between seals and dogs, such as their common heritage, similar genetics, and attempts to save endangered seal populations.

Photorealistic image of a turtle submerged in a shallow, reflective pool with a lush green environment

Turtle Respiration: How Long Can Turtles Hold Their Breath?

1 April 2024

Turtles' incredible capacity to stay underwater for as long as 7 hours at a time is the result of special respiratory structures and metabolic changes.

A large clownfish swimming towards a shrimp amidst a colorful coral reef

What Do Shrimp Eat? An Overview of Shrimp Predators and Marine Food Webs

20 March 2024

Shrimp are preyed upon by a variety of animals, including fish, seabirds, and marine mammals, which has implications for ecosystems, fisheries, and conservation.

Serene sea turtle swimming in clear blue ocean water with harmless jellyfish nearby

Do Jellyfish Get Turtles High? Debunking Marine Myths

10 March 2024

Disproving the idea that eating jellyfish gets sea turtles stoned, and explaining how turtles have evolved to eat jellyfish and are immune to their venom.