Box Jellyfish: World’s Most Venomous Sea Creature
Box jellyfish are a curious breed. For one thing, they have two dozen eyes, most of which have lenses, corneas and irises. In other words, they can see, whereas the anatomy of a regular jellyfish only allows them to distinguish light from dark. Box jellyfish also have a more advanced nervous system then their cousins, […]
The Yellow-bellied Sea Snake Slithers in the Open Ocean
The yellow-bellied sea snake, Hydrophis platurus (sometimes called the yellowbelly sea snake), is easily recognized by its striking coloration, quite unlike other sea snake species. Its back is typically a dark black or brown, while its belly is a bright, eye-catching yellow. This two-tone coloration acts as a form of camouflage. When viewed from above, […]
Goldfish Crackers Are Now ‘Chilean Sea Bass’ Crackers (for a Little While)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Goldfish crackers have officially been renamed “Chilean Sea Bass” crackers. Is this some kind of warped joke? A perverted Halloween snack scam? How very dare they! Do not fret—it’s just for a week. The seven-day rebrand was chosen as an “adult-sounding” name, according to their […]
The Sea Snake Can Be More Venomous Than Rattlesnakes
A snake at sea isn’t automatically a “sea snake.” Lots of unrelated species frolic in our oceans from time to time. Reticulated pythonsfor example, will swim between islands along the coasts and coral reefs of southeastern Asia — crossing distances that could wear out an Olympic gold medalist. That doesn’t, however, make them sea snakes. […]