Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) are easily recognizable as they have a big head (covering 1/3 of the body). Inside this massive head, there is an oily liquid called spermaceti. In the past, whalers confused this liquid for s…
Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) are the largest animals that have ever existed on planet Earth! Despite their size, this animal is not dangerous to humans, as it’s not aggressive and it has no teeth. Indeed it possesses bale…
When thinking about scuba diving, most of us imagine tropical waters bordered by white sand beaches. Europe certainly isn’t the first destination that springs to mind yet a large percentage of scuba divers live on the continent. L…