The small pufferfish creates intricate geometric circles on the sea floor to attract a mate and provide a safe environment for its eggs. These remarkable structures are built within a week and disappear after spawning. This fascinating phenomenon occurs not only off the coast of Japan but also in Australia.
Scientists have discovered an extensive field of hydrothermal vents near the island of Milos, making it one of the largest such systems in the Mediterranean Sea. This discovery changes our understanding of hydrothermal activity in the region and highlights the influence of tectonic processes on the formation of the seafloor.
A new study has revealed that hagfish, among the oldest vertebrates, possessed a complex sense of smell. This discovery changes our understanding of how sensory organs developed in early animals.