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"NASA conducts quiet sonic boom tests near Texas Gulf Coast."
"NASA launched a two-week research project Monday on quiet supersonic research flights near Galveston, the Houston Chronicle reported. NASA is flying an F/A-18 jet in a unique maneuver over the Gulf of Mexico to assess the...
Gorgeous!
"Scientists just discovered 17 new species of the sea slug genus Hypselodoris living in coral reefs where the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean come together with the Pacific."
https://www.thedodo.com/in-the-wild/new-species-colorful-sea-slugs-discovered
Robot jellyfish could save the world’s coral reefs article
by Mike Wehner September 18th, 2018
"The world’s coral reefs are in dire need of some love. Global warming and ocean temperature spikes have left massive stretches of vital coral reefs damaged, possibly beyond all repair, and if we...
Just remember that in IOT-World, sometimes you do not look at aquarium, aquarium looks at you! (said in best Russian accent)
From The NextWeb
"What on earth is it?
It’s a smart fish tank and, according to the company, it’s the first one of its kind “on the market at this moment.”
And that’s…...
"Some 160 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, a half mile below the ocean surface, is a dense forest of cold water corals. And based on their observations and recent sonar mapping of the ocean floor, researchers estimate that the reef runs for at least 85 linear miles...
I must have missed this last year. 2017 the Lift Foil, or eFoil was announced. The first electric surf hydrofoil. Now it's available to the public.
What a way to get around!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7DdnZyipk0
Link to product page - https://liftfoils.com/
"Researchers have named this little creature Hippocampus japapigu, Latin for 'Japan pig'. The name came about thanks to the divers who first saw the minuscule animal and noted its resemblance to a teeny tiny baby pig.
And oh boy, is it tiny. These pygmy seahorses are approximately the size...
A Chinese man named Yoa, stole five live crabs, from a restaurant in Fujian China, by putting them in his pants!
Yao said the crabs ‘looked pretty’ and wanted to keep them as pets.
And this isn't the first time. Earlier this year Yao stole six crabs and some silverware from the same restaurant...
Microsoft's newest data-center is under the sea off the coast of Scotland's Orkney islands. It has 12 racks with 64 servers holding over 25 petrabytes.
They have also installed two live web-cams. Check out the link below. Simply scroll past the Project Nantick banner to see the live feed. The...
First thieves steal an aquarium from Petsmart, now thieves steal a live shark from the San Antonio Aquarium using a BABY STROLLER. whatthewhat?! :twitch:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/07/30/surveillance-video-suspects-steal-live-shark-texas-aquarium/868791002/
"Camera captures aquarium theft from Niles PetSmart"
Camera captures aquarium theft from Niles PetSmart - WFMJ.com News weather sports for Youngstown-Warren Ohio
You can not make this stuff up! And the moral of the story: This is NOT the way to break into the aquarist hobby, it will only get...
Scientists discover world's oldest colour – bright pink
Annnnd, you're wondering "what the h*ll does this have to do with marine, OR reef"?! Well I'll tell ya. Being an artist I'm fascinated with pigments, so I read lots of stories like this.
But at the end of this particular article, I...
"All photos had to be taken underwater (split-level images were permitted too, as long as a part of the image was underwater). There were also no restrictions on post processing. Photographers from 63 countries submitted more than 5,000 photos to compete in the 11 categories as well as the...
Galveston Bucket Brigade Tours explore the creatures and features that make Galveston’s coastal and marine ecosystems so special! Tours last approximately one hour and involve hands-on activities to give visitors an appreciation for Galveston’s different but not “dirty” beaches. Bucket...
You know that old adage "Why don't we ever see baby pigeons"? Who knew manta's were the same?!
"First Known Nursery for Baby Manta Rays Discovered Off the Texas Coast"
https://www.npr.org/2018/06/19/621647422/nursery-for-giant-manta-rays-discovered-in-gulf-of-mexico
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