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Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium are currently studying a group of yet-unnamed boneworms of the genus Osedax. The worms' larvae infest the carcasses of dead animals found on the ocean floor and gradually chow down on the bones. [PhysOrg] More »
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The giant smalleye stingray is a rare and elusive creature, winging quietly off the coast of Mozambique. Now, for the first time, this largest of the stingray species has been captured on film. More »
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In this scene from sadly-cancelled show Surface, we learn a valuable lesson: Sometimes a poodle deserves to be eaten by a baby sea monster. After finding weird glowing egg in the ocean, fourteen-year-old Miles rears the baby sea monster that hatches from it — even though it's somewhat fierce and has the power to electrocute grown men. He names it Nimrod, and hiding it becomes the focus of his geeky existence. When his mean older sister discovers Nimrod, Miles blackmails her by saying he'll tell their parents about her boyfriend. But that doesn't stop his sister's friends from taunting Miles. More »
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