"A little sponge, it takes a very short time to sneeze. Well, 10 minutes, 20 minutes. But this sponge, it takes about a day," ...

The crew also found cactus-like sea urchins and marine sponges that were as tall as humans. Scientists from Ocean Census, one of the organizations that planned the expedition, said that these ...

Explore vibrant seamount ecosystems, home to over 100 newly discovered marine species and vital to ocean health.

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Each winter, Belinda contracted to half its size, despite lacking muscles and a nervous system, as it entered a dormant state ...

Beneath the ocean's surface, simple marine animals called sea sponges grow delicate glass skeletons that are as intricate as they are strong. These natural structures are made of a material called ...

A new UVIC-led study is shedding light on the surprising resilience of a sea sponge observed off the B.C. coast that has been ...

As filter feeders, sponges pump water through their pores ... critical environmental contributions of these often-overlooked marine residents. The cast of 'Kraven The Hunter' arrive at NYC ...

The Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area lies west of the Shetland Islands. Five different water masses meet in the area, bringing nutrients that help deep-living ...