SciShow
Why Scientists Dumped a Bunch of Dead Alligators in the Ocean
We still don't know a lot about the deep sea, but thanks to the help of three dead alligators, we know more about the diets of some of the creatures that live there.
Be Smart
Incredible Tails Of Amazing Whales!
Whales are amazing animals. Since they evolved from land mammals, their biology breaks ALL the rules! Well, as whales say, rules were meant to be broken.
PBS
When Whales Walked
We know whales as graceful giants bound to the sea. But what if we told you there was actually a time when whales could walk.
SciShow
Humpbacks Might Be the Superheroes of the Sea
We don’t expect animals to act in a way that doesn’t directly benefit their species. But humpback whales are willing to take on one of their few natural predators to become the heroes of the ocean!
SciShow Kids
Migrations: Big Animal Trips
Have you ever moved? Some animals move too! And if an animal moves from one place to another for weather or food, it's called migration!
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Fish: Anatomy, Behavior, and Classification
This video provides an overview of different sea creatures, explaining which ones are fish and which ones are mammals. It also delves into the anatomy and characteristics of fish, including their fins, circulatory system, feeding habits,...
Curated Video
Threat to Endangered Western Grey Whales: The Sacklin Energy Pipeline Project
This video discusses the endangered status of Western grey whales, specifically focusing on their feeding ground near Sackland Island in Russia's Far East. It highlights the concerns raised by environmental groups about the potential...
Curated Video
Protecting Marine Wildlife: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Bycatch Deaths
This video highlights the issue of bycatch in fishing practices and explores innovative solutions to protect marine mammals such as turtles, dolphins, and whales. It showcases the use of LED weights and sound-reflecting gill nets to...
Curated Video
Protecting the Ocean's Giants: The Impact of Contaminants on Whales and Humans
The video highlights the research efforts of the Odyssey, a scientific vessel studying sperm whales in the Indian Ocean. The team collects samples from the whales to analyze the levels of man-made toxins, particularly DDT, which can have...
Curated Video
Only In Brazil 9 - Whale-Protecting Lifeguards
Whale-Protecting Lifeguards:Lifeguards in Brazil not only protect humans from the dangers of the sea but also play a crucial role in preventing whales from beaching themselves on the shores.
Curated Video
Exploring Empathy: Lessons from Hugo the Whale
In this video, Jade the Giraffe and her co-host Kiwi discuss the concept of empathy with their guest, Hugo the whale. They explore how empathy is important in understanding and connecting with others, including animals. Through a story...
Curated Video
How Talking With Animals Would Change Our World
In 1970, a recording of a whale song changed the world. The album, “Songs Of The Humpback Whale,” helped launch a movement to ban commercial whaling and protect endangered species. Today, scientists are getting closer and closer to...
Curated Video
Why Are So Many of Gray Whales Washing Ashore?
From Mexico all the way up to Alaska, hundreds of gray whales have been washing up ashore. The deaths peaked in 2019, and the numbers were so significant that it led scientists to call it an Unusual Mortality Event (UME) which kicked...
Curated Video
Infrasound - Low-Frequency Sound
Sound at frequencies below 20 Hertz, the lower limit of normal human hearing. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Curated Video
Humpback Whales
The amazing hunting technique of the humpback whale. This giant marine mammal catches fish using bubbles. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Humpback whales use intricate songs to communicate. Each song is unique to an...
Curated Video
Oceans: The Intertidal Zone
Discover how ever-changing tidal ecosystems create opportunities for both predators and prey. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Tides are a powerful force of nature, created by the Moon's gravitational pull. Tides affect marine...
Curated Video
Migration: Predation
Journey to the east coast of Africa as dolphins, sharks, whales and birds converge to feast on migrating sardines, the greatest shoal on Earth. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. From May to July, millions of sardines migrate to...
Curated Video
Oceans: Coral Seas
Coral seas are the most colourful and diverse habitats on Earth, built from a unique symbiotic relationship between coral larvae and algae. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Coral reefs are found in warm, tropical oceans and are...
Curated Video
Oceans: Sunlight Zone
The ocean's surface is teeming with creatures that live in water but need sunlight to survive. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The sunlight zone is the area between 0m and 200m beneath the surface of the sea and is home to...
Curated Video
Whale sounds
Exploring the loud sound made by the humpback whale. The world around us - Light and sound - Vibrations Learning Points The humpback whale is one of the loudest animals on Earth. Whale song can travel long distances through water. A Twig...
Curated Video
What is a Mammal? - Mammal Traits
Find out why we classify whales as mammals, not fish. Life processes - Variation and classification - Vertebrates Learning Points Mammals are one of the five types of vertebrates. Mammals give birth to live offspring, suckle their young...
Curated Video
Evolution - True or false
True or false… the ancestors of whales used to have legs? Life processes - Living things in their environments - Evolution Learning Points Whales are mammals. Whales evolved from four-legged land animals that adapted to live in water. A...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Sedna: The Sea Goddess and Spirit of the Underworld
Sedna is a central deity in Inuit mythology, known as the goddess of the sea and ruler of the underworld. Her origin stories vary but often involve a betrayal by her father, leading to her transformation into a powerful spirit who...
Bedtime History
Whales and Dolphins For Kids | Bedtime History
Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the enchanting realm of whales and dolphins! In this mesmerizing video, we plunge beneath the waves to discover the fascinating lives of these majestic marine mammals. From the awe-inspiring...