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The World's Largest Shark Wasn't Actually A Carnivore, Scientists Find

The largest shark in our oceans already has a reputation for being gentle giants, and it seems there are more than we ever realized. whale shark ( Typhoid rhino ) is a filter feeder, considered carefully combing the water for small animals such as krill. Among the litany of small swimmers they take are leafy greens made up of algae and other photosynthetic organisms. It’s unavoidable, but researchers wonder if this vegetation is just a garnish for carnivores, or if it provides the side salad needed to keep them swimming. Researchers examining dirt and skin samples identified what these 10-meter (32-foot) long sea hoovers were actually taking advantage of from the giant pool of water they breathed through their system. “The droppings suggest that they ate krill,” said University of Tasmania marine biologist Patti Virtue. “But they don’t metabolize much.” In contrast, whale sharks, which are true sharks with cartilage instead of bones, seem to extract...

Three Sea Eagles players 'changed heart' as big club left to crumble over boycott

Three Manly players are said to have “changed their hearts” and are considering wearing the club’s pride jersey. Initially, seven players withdrew from selection for Thursday’s game against the Roosters over the club’s decision to wear the LGBTQIA kit. Speaking on Sunrise Channel 7, Michelle Bishop explained that “at least” the three are now reconsidering their actions. Stream every match from every round of the Telstra 2022 NRL Premiership Season Live & Ad-Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now > “Of the seven players who refused to wear the jersey, at least three have now changed their minds slightly and are considering wearing the shirt of pride for the upcoming rounds,” Bishop said. Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula and Toafofoa Sipley all initially withdrew according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The Sea Eagles are set to become t...

Newly discovered deadly pool under the sea kills anything that swims into it

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New discoveries about extreme habitats could help us solve three mysteries with one stone — providing new insights into how Earth’s oceans formed, uncovering the secrets of extraterrestrial life, and uncovering potential cancer-fighting compounds. This is all thanks to a team of researchers at the University of Miami, who have discovered a large saltwater deep-sea pool in the Red Sea that quickly kills or incapacitates anything that gets into it, according to a preliminary report by Live Science . Life does exist on the periphery of this aquatic death trap; However, any unfortunate animals that burrow beneath the surface do not survive and are instead pickled. However, these rare saltwater pools could hold clues about thousands of years of climate change in the region and could even shed light on the origins of life on Earth, a study published in the journal says. Communication of Earth Nature and Environment show. Uncovering a deep sea saltwater pool In case you didn’t k...

Wild Queensland Men playing with stonefish, one of the most venomous sea creatures in the world

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‘Anyone know what this is?’ A dangerous moment a man plays with one of the most venomous fish in the world – and this is not his first risky stunt with marine animals A man finds rock fish while walking on Stradbroke Island, Queensland The Queensland Museum says rockfish are the most venomous of all fish Juliano Bayd, 21, posted his interactions with fish on his TikTok on Tuesday The video where he touches the fish’s mouth has been viewed 647,000 times He said: ‘I was moving him when I accidentally stepped on his head with a reef shoe’ By Tom Heaton For The Australian Daily Surat Published: 01:12 AM EDT, 21 July 2022 | Updated: 01:14 PM EDT, 21 July 2022 An unsuspecting young man has stumbled upon one of the world’s most venomous fish while on a walk in Queensland. Juliano Bayd, 21, who says he has a ‘strong passion’ for marine wildlife and previously described hi...

How to Watch NOAA's 'Voyage to the Ridge' Deep Sea Expedition in Real Time

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An expedition to map and survey a poorly understood region of the Atlantic Ocean is underway this week. Researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and a partner group sent a two-part, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) on a series of deep-sea dives as part of a mission called “Voyage to the Ridge 2022.” The ROV carries sensors and cameras, and records everything it finds on the ocean floor along parts of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge — one of the largest geological features on Earth. The best part: you can follow along, watching discoveries happen in real-time via a series of live streams on the NOAA website. The footage so far, of the first of many planned dives, has been astounding, and more to come. Yesterday’s dive reached the seabed at around 9pm AEST and just finished at 4am this morning (July 21). If all goes well, the current overall expedition will continue through July 29, with daily online dive streaming from approximately 8:45 p.m. to 7 a.m. AEST. T...

Review: Sean's is Sydney's favorite farmhouse kitchen by the sea

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Address 270 Campbell Parade Bondi beach , NSW 2026 View map Feature Accepts reservations, BYO, Licensed, Outdoor seating, View, Private dining Price Medium ($20-$40 electricity) Phone 02 9365 4924 Sean is Sean’s is Sean’s. The eccentric charm of honeycomb tile floors, seashell lamps, tiny chalkboards streaked with wine, and striped tables combine to transport you to another world. But the panorama across the street is pristine Bondi Beach, with surfers chasing the waves from Ben Buckler. Little and much has changed since Sean Moran and Michael (Manoo) Robertson opened Sean’s Panaroma, as it is known, in 1993. Beet salad. Photo: James Alcock Crazy little covered veranda space for a restaurant then and now; it’s a farmhouse kitchen by the sea that feels warmly welcoming; comfortable in its own skin. No longer a la carte, it does the...

Monster Hydrothermal Field Found in the Dark Depths of the Eastern Pacific

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The large field of hydrothermal vents on the seafloor in the dark depths of the East Pacific ocean is the hottest and largest ever found in the region. Not only that, but in places where scientists don’t expect to find active vents, let alone the entire system, hundreds of meters from the axis of the volcanic ridge. The discovery, scientists say, could have a significant impact on our understanding of ventilation systems, and the role they play in marine ecosystems. The field was discovered by a team of scientists using autonomous underwater vehicles to map the ocean floor at depths inhospitable to human explorers. In the data obtained from the AUV. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Security the team looked at the region of the massive tower, standing three stories high at 2,560 (8,400 feet) meters below the surface – in permanently dark and silent bathypelagic depths. Ventilation is monitored with a temperature recorder. (WHOI/NDSF/ROV Jason/NSF) Initially, the team thought ...

Watch: Gavin Wanganeen's Scary Moment Losing His Car at Sea

AFL great Gavin Wanganeen had an “exciting morning” at the weekend, almost having his car literally swallowed by the ocean. In the video above, You can see the former Essendon and Port Adelaide champion hanging from his car when the waves hit his car and nearly drowned it. Watch the spooky moment in the video above Analysis, local footy and biggest moments, Seven and 7plus are the home of footy shows for every fan. Stream everything for free on 7plus >> Ex Australian survivor The contestant’s leisurely ride along the beach at Beachport in South Australia soon turns into something of a scene from the hit reality TV show when a terrifying change of tide forces him to abandon his car. With his car stuck, the AFL Hall of Famer pulled out his phone to record what might have been a funny state of affairs at first, but things soon took a very serious turn when the tide almost completely drowned the 4WD. He uploaded the moment to Instagram. “Okay, we’re stuck h...

Starfish Embryo Spins Into Formation Like Living Crystals

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Tiny blobs of jelly spin perfect circles in the water – their movement produces a force that attracts their neighbors. When enough of them come together, this synchronized dance aligns them into a precise six-sided, regular, repeating pattern, much like the carbon atoms in graphene’s crystal structure. But these are not atoms or any kind of inanimate object governed solely by the forces of physics – they are living, self-propelled, embryonic starfish ( patiria miniata ). The spinning starfish embryos gather into living crystals. (Tan et al., Natural 2022) “We know we have crystals of many materials, but we have never really linked crystal formation to actually living components,” said MIT physicist Nikta Fakhri. Natural . “This is a truly extraordinary phenomenon that has never been reported before.” Fakhri, MIT physicist Tzer Han Tan and colleagues studied active matter — a system in which each individual component (such as a bird in a flock, or a cell i...