News
‘Snot eel’ blasts predators with slime
The eel-like hagfish slimes its predators in an unusual defence mechanism and it’s been captured on video.
Tag: marine
Creatura Blog
Corolla ovate a rare sea butterfly
This tiny sea butterfly spends its days floating in the ocean, feeding on plankton
Destinations
Top 10 whale-watching spots in Australia
Whale-watching season is here and experts say it’s going to be a bumper one. Here are the best places to see whales.
News
Whale poo important for ocean ecosystems
Rather than a burden on the marine food chain, whales contribute important nutrients, new research shows.
Creatura Blog
Orangutan crab a dedicated decorator
Its fuzzy orange outer shell gives this orangutan crab its name
News
Predicting deadly jellyfish movement now possible
We may finally have found a way to predict the arrival of the world’s most venomous jellyfish, after a link to trade winds is found.
News
Flatback turtle migration routes mapped
The migratory paths of the little-studied flatback sea turtle have been mapped by a satellite tracking study.
Creatura Blog
Deep-sea hatchetfish just trying its darndest to survive
Deep-sea creatures have adapted to life in the dark ocean depths.
Wildlife
Humpback whales: behind the scenes
Get up close and personal with some of the ocean’s amazing animals
Creatura Blog
Little egg cowrie snails: masters of disguise
These sea snails mimic cowrie shells with their soft body, which can retract and change shapes and colours