Showing posts with label marine animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marine animals. Show all posts
The sea's deadliest fish!
There are lots of hazardous fishes in the sea! If you manage to get bit by any of them, then chances are that you’ll get serious injuries or temporary damage to your body because of toxins or the bite itself. If you get bit by one the fish mentioned in this article, then you need to seek medical attention immediately! Learn more about these deadly sea creatures!
Nature fights back in Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
Nature isn't completely helpless when it comes to a disatrous oil spill like the recent one in the Gulf of Mexico. Evaportaion, diution and even oil-eating bacteria are fighting back in the Gulf. Read this article from National Geographic for more!
Endangered Species Endangered Marine Animal Species Of The World
The animals of the world's oceans are under threat from human interference with their habitats, as well as from a lack of concerted and enforceable conservation efforts. Many species have been hunted to the edge of extinction, while others continue to be over-fished despite the clear evidence that such harvesting is unsustainable. Efforts are being made in countries around the world, but the ocean is not under the sovereign control of any nation, so it will take an cooperative, international effort to protect the many marine species that we all depend on to keep the ecosystem in balance and to provide food for the human population. Read marine endangered animal facts and see a list of endangered species, as well as endangered species pictures!
Species of Poisonous Jellyfish
The jellyfish is one of the oldest living creature in the sea. They’re often called "jellies" or "sea jellies" instead of jellyfish. Most of the jellyfish species are harmless to humans in the sea but some of the species are considered dangerous to humans and other creatures in the sea. Some of these poisonous stingers can cause temporary pain and can even lead to death. Learn more about Poisonous Jellyfish!
Endangered Species - Marine Turtles
Several species of marine turtles are now at the brink of extinction. The condition is worst in the pacific region as many turtles get killed during fishing. Many species of turtles in coastal area of pacific region are now facing their death in mysterious ways. Either they’re hunted by fisherman or are captured by hunters for illegal harvesting. At the current rates of decline, many species of marine turtles face extinction.
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