In the crystal-clear waters off Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef, a group of snorkelers huddle together in eager anticipation. Sunlight dances on the surface, casting mesmerizing patterns on the sandy seabed below. The ocean, stretching out in every direction, seemed infinite in its shades of blue. As they bob gently on the surface, snorkels in mouths …
Potential polar ring galaxy NGC 4632. The picture shows a gaseous ring perpendicularly circulating … [+] the main spiral disk of the galaxy. Jayanne English (U. Manitoba), Nathan Deg (Queen’s U.) & WALLABY Survey, CSIRO / ASKAP, NAOJ / Subaru Telescope Scientists using a radio observatory in Western Australia have stumbled upon two rare “polar …
Amongst the colorful Australian coral reefs, a remarkable story of survival has unfolded as sharks and rays demonstrate a resilient spirit. Earlier in 2023, research that examined nearly 400 coral reefs worldwide discovered a chilling pattern: the once-thriving shark populations that graced these bustling waters were disappearing. The collective effort of around 150 researchers found …
To attract visitors to aquariums, sharks are often considered the main attraction, even though they are not the best candidates for long-term captivity. Typically, sharks kept in aquariums are caught from the wild, and larger species cannot be kept for long periods due to their size and pelagic lifestyles. Despite this, little is known about …