Taiji may appear to be a charming little fishing village, but it has a dark and violent tradition of hunting dolphins. After being exposed to the world over a decade ago it seems very little has changed despite strong controversy and opposition. To an unsuspecting visitor the traditional architecture, quaint harbour and crystal clear waters … More The Japanese fishing village with blood on their hands
Deep at the bottom of the sea lies one of the most probable locations for the origin of life on Earth… hydrothermal vents. But what are they? How could they have created life? And what does it mean for life in our solar system? It is a fact that at some point in our history … More Hydrothermal vents, abiogenesis and life in the solar system
In the marine world animals like whales and dolphins rely heavily on sound for communication, foraging and navigation. But increased noise pollution from human activities are impacting these behaviours in a big way. On the surface it is hard to imagine that the ocean could be very noisy but in reality it is filled with … More Noise pollution in the sonic sea
