In 2023, a whole bunch of orcas started attacking boats off the coast of Spain. Was this the first battle in an all-out interspecies war? Well, probably not. But it's a pretty neat look into how trends come and go in orca pods - like...

Bananas! They’ve got a long trip from harvest to table, and a lot of science goes into keeping them delicious. This episode was produced in collaboration with and sponsored by Emerson.

Bananas! They've got a long trip from harvest to table, and a lot of science goes into keeping them delicious

Modern technology can make us forget how cruel the ocean once was to seafarers. Even with these new technologies, some parts of the sea are still just plain dangerous. Here are a few places on Earth where ships have met the briny depths.

It's hard to imagine Venice without the curious, banana-shaped gondolas that glide down the canals. How did these boats come to be the trademark transportation of Venice? Laura Morelli details the history of the gondola, explaining why...

When most people think of fishing, we imagine relaxing in a boat and patiently reeling in the day's catch. But modern industrial fishing -- the kind that stocks our grocery shelves -- looks more like warfare. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and...

When TED Senior Fellow Cesar Harada heard about the devastating effects of the BP Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, he quit his dream job and moved to New Orleans to develop a more efficient way to soak up the oil. He designed a...

* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Journalist Misha Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks, which have...

How do you engineer stealth? Sneak a peek at the methods employed to hide aircraft and boats from detection.

The year is 1400 BCE. At the temple of the fisherman, the morning is unusually still and this is just the latest in a series of troubling signs for Quexo, the village shaman. The villagers live off the sea, but this year the winds have...

We've learned before here on SciShow Kids how boats can float on water using displacement! Today, Bill and Webb will show you how to build you own boat and see displacement in action! Anchors aweigh!

Jessi and Squeaks got a question about how submarines go underwater and explore, so Squeaks did some research!

This video examines the process used to create the woodblock print Under the Wave by Katsushika Hokusai.

Howcast - Learn how to select an anchor for your boat in this Howcast boating video with expert Toby Stull.

Howcast - Learn about Toby Stull, one of Howcast's boating experts, in this video.

Howcast - Learn how to pick the right fishing boat from expert Captain Layne Wagner in this saltwater fishing video from Howcast.

Howcast - Learn how to dock a boat in this Howcast boating video with expert Toby Stull.

Xochimilco in southern Mexico City features a unique canal system with colorful gondola-like boats. This area showcases Mexico's cultural heritage, with canals that were once vital to the Aztecs. Visitors can enjoy customized boat rides...

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a discussion about a one-of-a-kind hovercraft travel agency in Southern UK. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of...

Capture the local character when you travel

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a discussion about how captains pilot overcrowded ferry boats down the rivers of Bangladesh. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we explore the vital role of boats and ferries in Bangladesh and Southeast Asia, from crowded river ferries in Dhaka to powerful longtail boats in Thailand. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel to discover the logistics and technology behind the work of the powerful Tugboats.





Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel to explore the innovations and technological advancements of Firefighting vehicles.



Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an...