The hottest Marine life Substack posts right now

The natural world is collapsing — whales fall silent, krill vanish, and oceans warm, signaling urgent ecological decline.
Communities and people are enduring deep social and economic collapse, with addiction, abandoned towns, war, and widespread human suffering intertwined.
In response to this ruin, small acts of tenderness and solidarity — meeting, sharing stories, and tending to one another’s wounds — offer a way to cope, resist, and heal.

Mantis shrimp can punch very fast, making them the fastest strikers in the animal world. It's incredible how quickly they can hit their targets.
These shrimp are very protective of their territory and will aggressively defend their space against intruders.
Their powerful punches are so strong that they can even break glass, showing just how strong these small creatures really are.

Reducing noise in the ocean is crucial to improving marine life and ecosystems
Human-induced noise pollution in the ocean is harmful and can have immediate negative effects
The pandemic shutdowns provided an opportunity to observe the positive impact of reduced noise on marine life

Rockfish have a unique way of mating that involves a dance and internal fertilization, which leads to them producing many offspring. Some can even reproduce at over 100 years old!
Geoducks are known for their impressive reproductive abilities, releasing millions of eggs after males eject sperm into the water. They can produce these for over a century as well.
Olympia oysters are hermaphrodites, starting life as males and switching between genders based on their environment. This means they have a different way of reproducing compared to other sea creatures.

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Plastic rocks are forming due to excessive plastic waste in the environment.
Plastic pollution is causing harm to marine animals and ecosystems.
Taking actions like reducing plastic use and supporting environmentally friendly products can help combat the issue of plastic rocks.

The Santa Barbara oil spill in 1969 was a huge disaster, spilling millions of gallons of oil and harming many animals and the environment.
This incident raised public awareness about environmental issues, leading to stronger regulations and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The spill marked a significant change in how the U.S. viewed oil drilling and environmental protection, influencing policies for years to come.

Explorers have delved deep into the ocean to uncover hidden wonders like bioluminescent creatures and coral forests.
Books and articles have explored sea monsters, mermaid sightings, and sunken ships to reveal intriguing mysteries.
Interesting studies exist about topics like slime's history and the first man who swam across the English Channel.

The book explores how animals predict sensory consequences of their actions to tell apart self from environment, leading to inner language and thoughts.
The central concept: 'The sea is the origin of mind.'
The octopus brain is compared to a conductor and its arms to jazz players in an analogy.