Articles related to "Marine Creatures"

Global warming means more than just rising temperatures. It affects ice caps, coastal communities, and marine creatures.

The ocean is made up of several layers, each with its own name, characteristics, and marine life.

Elephants, lions, and bears may be big but they certainly don't compare to some of the largest ocean animals.

Conodonts - microscopic toothlike fossils - have demonstrated the link between the oceans cooling and the sudden expansion of marine life almost 500 million years ago.

The ocean is a great provider to humans and people depend on the seas for a variety of reasons. There are several selfish reasons to protect the ocean.

The Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa is hosting a series of special food and wine events in 2007, kicking off with dinner and fine French wines under the sea!

Fishing, hiding and signalling are some of the uses of lights at sea.

Oceanic and coastal marine species live around a mountaintop 25 metres below the surface of the sea.

Prepare a Maine delicacy--sauteed fresh deep-sea scallops.

The "tropical rainforests of the sea," or coral reefs, due to the vast biodiversity they support, are speedily collapsing due to man-made pressures and climate change.

Some weird and unusual objects are floating around in the cosmos. Take a look at these five pictures of spectacular items in space.

Create a whimsical fantasy for your kid's party. Use cartoon elements from The Little Mermaid and SpongeBob and natural marine pieces to create an undersea adventure!

Within COEX Mall, the largest underground shopping center in Asia is Korea's first themed commercial aquarium celebrating "The Fantastic Journey of Water".

Sharks, seahorses, penguins, sea otters, touch pools and a fun Splash Zone for kids make the Monterey Bay Aquarium a top family attraction on California's Pacific Coast.

Sugar and saturated fat can do serious harm to your health over time, but there are poisonous foods that can kill in a much shorter period.

Shark sleep remains a mystery to scientists, however, important insights have been made.

The freestyle swimming stroke, or Australian Crawl, is the most efficient way for a human to move through the water. It was developed in Sydney in the late 1890s.

Sounds like a Sugar Rush might be behind this? You bet. Read on and keep your holiday shopping list handy, a few more will be checked off soon.

In Southern California, San Diego is one of the best places for whale watching cruises. Hornblower Cruises sail from the harbor to see Pacific gray whales and dolphins.

When many hear the word "paleontology," images of massive dinosaurs come immediately to mind. However, it is the tiny microfossils that form the base of paleontology.

A trip to Mon Repos Turtle Conservation Park allows visitors to experience the beauty of nesting turtles as they lay turtle eggs and emerging turtle hatchlings.

The mosaic decoration of the Cathedral started by Robert Anning Bell and Robert Weir Schultz has been continued by Boris Anrep, Christopher Hobbs and Justin Vulliamy.

Octopus are an extremely difficult animal to keep in a marine tank. They have specialized needs as to water conditions, tank decoration, and diet.

Dubbed as the Philippine's last frontier, Palawan has managed to preserve its amazing beauty over the years.

Thousands of ancient rock art carvings provide an intriguing link to the past and the traditional Aboriginal owners. But you'll need local knowledge to find them.

A scuba divemaster must be a leader, a supporting shoulder and a hard taskmaster. They make sacrifices and must be prepared for anything to happen during a scuba dive.

Sea area is much larger than the land surface, but in addition we need to consider the volume of the oceans.

Holidays are often taken near the sea and shellfish dishes are usually on the menu.

Southern California is a mecca for major theme parks, zoos and water parks. Here's what's new at Legoland, California Adventure, Six Flags Magic Mountain and more.

Earth Day is about protecting the planet and restoring the environment. Three activities that enhance habitat and sustainability for wildlife on the land and the ocean.

Finding a whale shark isn't easy, here a few of the best places to look.

California's beaches are cold and with reason! California's cold waters can be explained with a little knowledge of how ocean waters move through currents and upwelling.

There's a reason why fish have so many omega-3s in their bodies. It has less to do with cholesterol and heart health and more to do with the cold.

Officially the largest county in England, North Yorkshire is awash with great days out to suit everyone, whatever the weather!

These sites offer premier guided viewing of tidepools filled with anemones, starfish, sea urchins, tiny crabs and other intertidal life.

On the historic bayfront in Newport, Oregon, visitors can stroll along piers where the fishing fleet ties up, browse shops and galleries, and glimpse an undersea world.

Florida beaches attract tourists, including plant enthusiasts. Sea oats and foliage stabilize sand dunes. Large dunes act as a natural barricade against coastal erosion.

Best known for their relaxed attitude and Hemingwayan associations, the Florida Keys boast a variety of gastronomic delights to be found in a host of welcoming eateries.

Cruise the remote, spectacular Kimberley region of northern Australia, either by private charter or on a luxurious, boutique cruise vessel.