Deakin University researchers have joined scientists from SeaGen Aquaculture and Gippsland-based biotech company Offshore Biotechnologies to undertake the largest rapid assessment of marine sponge ...

Masters of disguise, the leafy sea dragon is one of the trickier ocean critters to spot. Here's why these mythical-looking animals dazzle us—and how to take the perfect photo.

CEO of Offshore Biotechnologies Dr Chris Gillies said: 'Sponges are remarkable animals that have been hiding in plain sight ... or the important role they play in our oceans.' In the deep sea, sponges ...

The animal kingdom is home to some truly slow-moving creatures that take life at a leisurely pace. The slowest animal in the ...

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Marine biologists will drop 120 tonnes of rubble onto the sea floor off the coast of south-west Victoria to grow new sponge ...

To account for the extraordinarily beautiful and varied forms of sponge-spicules, with their wonderful symmetry, has long been one of the most puzzling problems of the zoologist. After more years ...

Australian scientists believe sea sponges could be the key to protecting ocean ecosystems from the effects of global warming.

Inspired by nature Researchers from Harbin Institute of Technology designed a vortex-anchored filter based on the structure of the deep-sea glass sponge known as Venus’ flower basket. (Courtesy: NOAA ...

“How many people got their start in fast food restaurants when they were kids?” McCormick told CNN’s Pamela Brown. “Versus just giving a blanket rule that gives all kids lunches in high ...

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