This is the first ever photo of a fish using tools This blackspot tuskfish, found in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, held a clam in its mouth and smashed it against a rock to reach the food inside. This photo is the first incontrovertible proof that fish are capable of tool use. [Read More]
The lion’s mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) is the largest known species of jellyfish. Its range is confined to cold, boreal waters of the Arctic, northern Atlantic, and northern Pacific Oceans, seldom found farther south than 42°N latitude. The largest recorded specimen found, washed up on the shore of Massachusetts Bay in 1870, had a bell (body) with a diameter of 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 m) and tentacles 120 feet (37 m) long.
11/29/95- Melbourne, Australia (AP)—  The badly decomposed remains of Neil Wilson of Melbourne were discovered in a paddock near the Toolondo Reservoir. Neil’s death was shrouded in mystery, tragedy, and a fish suit. Law enforcement officials said the 49-year-old man was wearing a heavy green plastic bodysuit, which he apparently constructed from old waterbed material. The suit was designed with an external full-length zipper in the back along the spine, constricting his legs into a mermaid like tail. The only openings in the suit besides the zipper were two holes for the eyes. The suit enclosed his entire body like a maritime mummy costume, thus restricting movement and breathing. A second, yellow colored suit was found in his garage. Officials have learned the victim was taking medication at the time for epilepsy and diabetes and speculate that his behavior may have had a chemical basis but locals have their own theories about the aquatic adventure. “He wanted to be a fish,” exclaimed one unnamed resident, recalling incidents in which Wilson would swing from a rope while wearing the suit at the lake.
Life-size copy of a sperm whale on the beach of Scheveningen On July 10th, 2008, an 18 metre long life size sculpture of a sperm whale made from wood, aluminium and polyester lay on the beach of Scheveningenis. This gigantic piece of art was made by artist Zephyr (alias of Dirk Claesen) and was meant to promote a collection of the museum Muzee Scheveningen. http://www.shearyadi.com/myworld/life-size-copy-of-a-sperm-whale-on-the-beach-of-scheveningen/
the dreaded moon fish! largest fish in the ocean
well, now i know who to call when i need all the dolphins removed from my swimming pool… =/
giant axolotl feeding on human remains
RIP Aristotle (2007-2008), you were my noble companion, you were my rock. I know you are up there in aqua heaven, hanging out with jaws and jaws 2 and moby dick and all the other cool sea creatures.