It’s well known that human activity is impacting marine ecosystems, but recent data highlights a frightening acceleration in this decline. The 2025 IUCN Red List now identifies over 48,000 species threatened with extinction globally. Within our oceans, the statistics are equally alarming: 38% of sharks and rays and 44% of reef-building corals are now at … Continued
Earth is 71% water, with 5 huge oceans covering the majority of the Earth. The smaller, shallower cousins of the oceans are the seas, which generally hug the land and are home to an incredible number of marine creatures. Today, we’re going to be looking at the Sea of Cortez, detailing everything from its location … Continued
Are you ready to make a cozy home for some of the coolest creatures in the world? We’re talking about bugs! In this blog post, we’ll show you how to create your very own bug house that’ll be perfect for some of nature’s tiniest residents. It’s super fun, easy, and guess what? You can even … Continued
The sea is full of spooky creatures, with the deep, dark depths showcasing some of the most eye-catching creatures on the planet from goblin sharks to anglerfish. Today, though, we’re going to take a look at animals that might not look so creepy, but they certainly have spooky names straight from a horror movie! This … Continued
Reptiles date back over 300 million years, with extinct ancestors such as the cotylosaurs looking remarkably similar to reptiles you might find today. Their extensive history means they’re incredibly diverse and widespread, inhabiting every continent except the freezing-cold Antarctica. From turtles to snakes, crocodiles to geckos, reptiles are fascinating creatures with a range of unique … Continued
We’ve uncovered 10 of the most unusual and amazing sea creatures to be found in the world’s oceans.
In this guide, we’ll be filling you in on the remarkable axolotl, from its amazing genetics to where it’s found in the wild. We’ll also be taking a look at why its numbers are in such sharp decline, and what impact its disappearance could have for us all.
The animal kingdom is home to a wealth of fascinating creatures, some of which have been around for millions of years. Turtles, for example, are thought to have originated over 200 million years ago. While some of the turtle species have become extinct during that time, there are many species still alive, including one of … Continued
Although there are plenty of peaceful creatures floating around and minding their own business in our seas, there are still lots of others that can be dangerous to other creatures, and even humans. Many sea creatures have developed defence mechanisms to keep themselves safe in hostile waters. From octopuses with stinging tentacles to fish with … Continued
The oceans of the world are home to so many different sea creatures, all of whom have their own unique behaviours and habits. What’s more, many of these animals spend their time either searching for their next meal, or avoiding being another animal’s next snack! This can make for a very interesting place for us … Continued