Green sea turtles are marine reptiles that inhabit our oceans. You can dive or snorkel with them while they are feeding on underwater plants or when they come up to the surface to take a breath. We have selected some fascinating…
Sea turtles are among the cutest animals populating our seas. It doesn't come as a surprise that both divers and snorkelers are always very happy to spot them and swim with them. These reptiles (like crocodiles and snakes) have e…
Photo credit: Tony Hisgett Sea monsters, creatures of the deep, a source of food and sustenance, wonderful and charming animals... these names and more describe the relationship of whales to humans. Such marine mammals have alwa…
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…
The minke whale’s common name comes from the Norwegian whalers of the 18th century, called Meincke, who first hunted these cetaceans. Until that time, minke whales were not sought after, because they were “small” compared to other…