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How Big is a Blue Whale Compared to a Human?

The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth. To put its size into perspective, we can compare it to other animals or things which are more familiar to us. One of the obvious questions to ask is, how big is a blue whale compared to a human? We have gathered comprehensive information on the…

Ugly Fish of the World

In this article we explore the ugly fish of the world. These range from gulper eels to blob fish, with each creature being more ghastly than the last. Without a doubt, the creatures on this list are some of ugliest fish you’ll ever see in the world’s seas. No matter your geographic location, you’re never…

Ling Fish: All You Need to Know

The white ling, or common ling, is a delicious and underrated fish. Its meat is firm with a great texture, and its flavor is pleasantly strong. Ling fish look like a cross between cod and conger eel, have strong bodies with long fins, large eyes, and mouths full of sharp teeth. Like the telescope fish,…

Hawaii State Fish: All You Need To Know

The Hawaiian Islands are stunning in every way imaginable. They are separated from North America by a vast body of water. Therefore it’s no surprise that Hawaii has its own seaside culture when compared to other states. This culture includes an Hawaii state fish. Hawaii is keeping true to its traditions by choosing the state…

18 Best Beaches in Brazil

Because Brazil is the continent’s largest country and 50% of South America’s total land area, it’s no surprise that it has a lot to see. It’s also located right on the Atlantic Ocean, so it makes sense that it has such gorgeous beaches and access to some of South America’s most stunning coastlines. If you’re…

Best South Africa Beaches

South Africa’s beautiful and windswept coast is the country’s face to the rest of the world – turbulent and subdued, stormy and magnificent. It runs down the western coast of Africa before climbing into warmer Indian Ocean waters to the east. In total, the nation has more than 2,850 kilometers (1,770 miles) of coastline, making…

Best Beaches in France

The first lesson for finding the best beaches in France? Don’t assume they’re all on the Riviera. This world-renowned stretch of coast boasts some spectacular beaches. However, don’t overlook other areas along the Normandy shore or the Bay of Biscay when looking for a French summer vacation. Here are the 18 best beaches in France,…

Bonito Fish: All You Need to Know

Bonito Fish be found in nearly every ocean and sea on the planet and are from a wide variety of species and genera. The Bonito tribe includes mackerels, tunas, and bonitos. In the United States, you may catch the plain bonito (Orcynopsis unicolor), the Pacific bonito (Sarda lineolata), the eastern Pacific bonito (Sarda chiliensis), and…

Bonnethead Shark: All You Need to Know

The bonnethead shark is a tiny hammerhead shark species. It primarily inhabits the littoral zone of the North Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The shark’s scientific name, Sphyrna tiburo, comes from the sharp point on its head. The Greek word for “hammer” is sphaira. They are a member of the hammerhead shark species and are…

Salmon Shark: Everything You Need to Know

The salmon shark is a large, carnivorous shark that is similar to the great white shark in terms of ancestry. The name “salmon shark” comes from one of the animal’s primary food sources, Pacific salmon. Despite this abundant prey, the salmon shark attacks a wide range of marine creatures. Read on to learn more about…