Oceans

The Biology of the Cuttlefish: Chromatophores and Texture

How does an animal turn invisible in half a second? Discover the Cuttlefish and the incredible neurological control of its skin.

The Biology of the Diatom: The Glass House

Discover the microscopic algae that produce 20% of the oxygen we breathe. Explore the Diatom and the biological nanotechnology of its beautiful Glass shell.

The Biology of the Dumbo Octopus: The Ear-Like Fins

Discover the deepest-living octopus on Earth. Explore the Dumbo Octopus and how it uses its 'Ear' fins to 'Fly' through the crushing abyss.

The Biology of the Elephant Seal: Collapsing the Lungs

How does a 4,000-pound mammal dive two miles deep? Discover the Northern Elephant Seal and the brutal physics of intentionally collapsing the lungs.

The Biology of the Emperor Penguin: Deep Dive Physiology

How does a bird survive 1,500 feet underwater? Discover the extreme physiology of the Emperor Penguin and its mastery of oxygen and pressure.

The Biology of the Giant Squid: The Deep Sea Eye

Discover why the Giant Squid has the largest eye in the animal kingdom. Explore the physics of underwater light and the evolution of the deep-sea pupil.

The Biology of the Greenland Shark: Extreme Longevity

Discover the longest-living vertebrate on Earth. Explore the biology of the Greenland Shark and its slow, 400-year journey in the freezing Arctic waters.

The Biology of the Hagfish: The Slime Defense

Discover the most repulsive defense in nature. Explore the Hagfish and the bio-engineering of its instant, expanding mucus.

The Biology of the Horseshoe Crab: The Blue Blood Vaccine

Why does modern medicine depend on a 450-million-year-old crab? Discover LAL and the copper-based blue blood that tests every vaccine on Earth.

The Biology of the Mangrove: Pneumatophores

How does a tree survive in suffocating mud? Discover the Mangrove and the 'Snorkel Roots' that pump oxygen down into the black, anoxic soil.

The Biology of the Mudskipper: Breathing Water on Land

How does a fish survive walking on land? Discover the Mudskipper and its bizarre, water-filled gill chambers that act like biological scuba tanks.

The Biology of the Octopus Heart: Three Pumps and Blue Blood

Why does an octopus get tired quickly? Discover the biology of the Octopus, its three separate hearts, and the copper-based blue blood that limits its stamina.