Florida Diver’s Bold Move Puts Him Face-to-Face With Shark
A Florida diver captured the moment a shark rushed toward him after he began splashing on the surface – a move he made deliberately to show how such behaviour can trigger a shark’s curiosity. Lance Marxen, who filmed the close encounter, says he uses lemon sharks for these demonstrations because they’re more intelligent and less […]
Jellyfish Take Over: Chicago Zoo Debuts Surreal Underwater Experience
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has unveiled a new and expanded moon jelly habitat, nearly tripling the number of jellyfish on display. The redesigned exhibit at The Living Coast invites visitors to observe the mesmerising, transparent creatures as they drift gracefully with the current. The update offers an exciting new experience for guests just in time for […]
Deep Sea Secrets: What We Haven’t Seen Could Change Everything
A new study reveals that 99.999% of the deep ocean – defined as depths beyond 200 metres – remains unexplored and mysterious. Despite over 44,000 dives since 1958, scientists have only visually observed an area equivalent to one-tenth the size of Belgium. The deep ocean, which makes up two-thirds of Earth’s surface, contains bizarre creatures […]
From Glam to Grit: Woman Swaps City Life for 12-Hour Shifts Under the Sea
A glamorous woman has lifted the lid on her life as a submarine pilot – from her gruelling 12-hour shifts to sunbathing on the sub in the Hawaiian heat. After swapping Melbourne, Australia, for the beautiful beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii, to follow her dream of living in a tropical location and working on a boat, […]