Every one of us who went to the beach as a kid probably brought a toy pail and shovel to play with the sand. The first thing that comes to mind is to try to build a sand castle. Well, not only kids enjoy building a sand castle or a sand sculpture; … Read more
Even though the alien world on other planets of our solar system is relatively accessible by scientists, the depths of the ocean in our home planet remain virtually unexplored. Deep beneath the ocean waves, past the sunlight and through the oxygen-deficient zones deep, deep down the water and down some more – … Read more
Most people are afraid of sharks. Nevertheless, they are amazing and fascinating animals, like all other creatures on the planet. Here, we delve deeper into the more interesting facts about these fearsome fishies: 1. Sharks do not have bones Not even one! A shark’s skeleton consists of cartilage. 2. Cookiecutter shark No, … Read more
Most people only know the Pacific Ocean as the largest, widest ocean on the planet. However, there are several more interesting facts on this huge body of water. Knowing more about the features, history, and unique aspects of the Pacific would enhance our understanding of it. We can hence enjoy its scenery … Read more
With its endless coastlines, the United States obviously has lots of beautiful beaches. Here are some amazing US beach facts! The longest coastline in the US is located in Alaska, not surprisingly. The biggest US state boasts 33,904 miles of shoreline. With 8,436 miles of mostly white-sand coast, Florida has the second … Read more
We know that the RMS Titanic is probably the most famous shipwreck in history, but there are other shipwrecks that have taken place in the great oceans. As interesting as the shipwrecks are the treasures in them — and they are worth up to hundreds of millions of dollars! The “Black Swan … Read more
The words “serenity,” “peace and quiet” and “solitude” do not apply in any of these beaches! Avoid any of the following crowded beaches, unless you like noise and people-watching! Dalian is a city in Liaoning Province, China. Its beach is packed with thousands of people in crowds every summer to beat the … Read more
Beaches are a beautiful sight in general, but they’re even more breathtaking when the sands have a naturally unique color. Many may think of beaches as having only yellow or white sand, but there are actually several colors of beach sand. Depending on the minerals and organisms inside it, sand on the … Read more
Beaches are a favorite destination for tourists and families, but they also make for some memorable scenes in movies. The rolling waters and empty spaces make for some excellent shots, while the fun activities connected to the beach draw in the audience as well. There are some iconic beach scenes in certain … Read more
Dolphins and porpoises are no doubt some of the most fascinating sea creatures we can witness in a lifetime. These are related to other magnificent creatures such as the shark and whale, but each has their own unique attributes. However, dolphins and porpoises are considered much friendlier and are even used for … Read more