We certainly hope that you enjoy this article on 5 Natural Marvels of Iceland. While natural beauty appears in all sections of our world, this region just seems to have more than its share. It also comes in many varied forms, to be certain, but all display extraordinary beauty. Please, read on now, and partake […]
Portuguese Man O War
The Portuguese Man O’ War, or Portuguese Man of War, is a dangerous species of a marine cnidarian. Its numerous tentacles remain capable of delivering extremely painful stings. The animal is often mistaken for the common jellyfish but the Portuguese Man O’ War is actually a siphonophore. Their bodies consist of numerous individual zooids (an 18th-century single […]
Flamingo Tongue Snail
The Flamingo Tongue Snail is a brilliantly colored, small species of sea snail. They represent a marine gastropod mollusk and remain the most common of the numerous types of sea snail native to their habitat range. The Flamingo Tongue Snail primarily lives in the warmer waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. This extends from the […]
Triple Divide Peak
Triple Divide Peak Facts To begin with, the slopes of Triple Divide Peak play an important role in the hydrologic cycle of North America. That’s because from this location rain or melting snow can potentially flow into either of three oceans. This makes this geological marvel one of only three such sites in the world. […]
Barndoor Skate
Barndoor Skate Facts Perhaps most notably, the Barndoor Skate did not have the distinction of being known as a separate species until 1898. In addition, the fascinating animal is one of the largest known skates found in any ocean. Sadly, however, as recently as the early 1990’s, this creature nearly suffered a tragic fate. That’s […]
Reynisfjara Beach
Source: http://bit.ly/29OR4YH Photographer: Samuel Feron Reynisfjara Beach Facts Without a doubt, the incredible Reynisfjara Beach easily ranks as one of the most unusual beaches in the world. Furthermore, this bewilderingly unique, as well as beautiful, beach also remains one of the most isolated known to man. But that same isolation also helps this geological wonder […]
Sea Pig
The Sea Pig is the common name of a genus of deep-sea holothurian echinoderms which obviously resemble a pig. However, not all species bear this resemblance. Members of this genus have also evolved oversized tube feet, giving them the appearance of actual legs. Depending upon the species, the Sea Pig will possess between 5-7 pairs of […]
Venus Flytrap Anemone
The Venus Flytrap Anemone is a relatively large species of anemone and overall remains rather rare. Even though rare, where they do exist, they appear to thrive locally. Their name derives from their resemblance to the Venus Flytrap. This resemblance is not only in appearance but in the way of feeding as well. The anemone […]
Deep Sea Hatchetfish
The Deep Sea Hatchetfish is a collective term for a group of approximately 45 deep-dwelling ocean species. The common name for the group understandably comes from their relatively hatchet-shaped body structure. However, they obviously appear quite different from the numerous freshwater hatchet fish popular in home aquariums. Scientists know little about the lifecycle of the various […]
Cownose Ray
The Cownose Ray is an interesting species of an eagle ray, which is a name that creates a unique mental image. They are also one of the smallest types of ray. Their population has sadly been greatly reduced in some areas but thankfully, the numbers of this magnificent ocean creature appear to be stable overall. […]
