Jacinta Shackleton is a marine biologist and videographer/photographer based in Goldcoast, Australia. She has been documenting marine life and her videos as well as pictures are featured by many renowned publishers. Jacinta
In the depths of the Galápagos, a realm teeming with mystery and marine marvels, scientists have made groundbreaking discoveries. Off the iconic islands, two pristine cold-water coral reefs, stretching 800 meters and
MoreIn a remarkable display of adaptation, some barnacle species are undergoing physical transformations to protect themselves from the increasing threat of warm-water sea snails, a consequence of the ongoing climate change. This
MoreThe recent research involving the University of Southampton, published in Nature, offers groundbreaking insights into the evolution and body structure of echinoderms, a group that includes starfish, sea urchins, and sand dollars.
MoreOn November 2, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers, while wrapping up their fieldwork, encountered a 30-foot whale shark near Kualoa Ranch, just a mile off Kāneʻohe Bay. This sighting is a
MoreThe University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science is on a mission. With a $3.2 million boost from NOAA, they’re tackling a sea of trouble caused by Sargassum. This isn’t your
MoreThe North Atlantic right whale, a true oceanic giant, is facing a critical survival challenge. These whales are impressive, reaching lengths of up to 16 meters and tipping the scales at around
MoreIn 2018, MIT’s CSAIL debuted “SoFi,” a robotic fish that’s a stroke of genius in biomimetic robots. Crafted from silicone rubber and sporting a fishtail, SoFi offers a groundbreaking approach to studying
MoreEchoes from the Past Scientific Deep Dive Navigating Through Marine Heatwaves Frontline of Climate Change Collaborative Insights Community Heartbeat Charting New Courses Historical Echoes and Future Predictions The Pulse of Ocean Health
MoreResearchers have meticulously transported corals, ensuring they’re cocooned in seawater-moistened bubble wrap and securely nestled in coolers during their journey to the Smithsonian Marine Station (SMS) in Fort Pierce, FL. Upon arrival,
MoreIn the profound and enigmatic depths of our planet’s oceans, where light scarcely dares to permeate, the Grimpoteuthis, colloquially known as the Dumbo octopus, silently glides, embodying a paradox of delicate beauty
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