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Every published story filed under Ocean science, newest first. Each one passed the same source, image and editorial checks.
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World Explained · Ocean science
There are more than 500 described shark species. Their different shapes show how one cartilaginous fish blueprint has adapted to feeding and living in very different waters.
Australian Curiosity · Ocean science
Cameras fitted to 13 juvenile white sharks off New South Wales recorded long stretches over sand and just 20 bursts of speed. None ended in a documented prey capture.
World Explained · Ocean science
Why do octopuses have blue blood and three hearts? A source-checked explanation of hemocyanin, two gill hearts and one systemic heart.