SciShow
Something's Been Making Weird Pits in the Seafloor
For years, scientists couldn't solve the mystery of strange pits on the floor of the North Sea. Initially they blamed methane seeps, but it seems like the pits were actually made on porpoise.
SciShow
Bones Began as Mineral Batteries
Today, bones hold us up. But for ancient jawless fishes, bones may have been a way to store energy for long journeys. Plus, new research indicated that hippos and cetaceans may have evolved their aquatic traits separately.
SciShow
Weird Things Whales Lost on Their Journey to the Sea
When the ancestor of cetaceans went back into the water some 50 million years ago, it left a few things behind—including the functioning of certain genes that seem like they’d be hard to live without.
SciShow
6 of the Planet's Best Hunters
You might think venomous snakes or fierce lions are the best hunters, but turns out they are not even close to these 6 actual best hunters in the animal kingdom.
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
Whales: Size, Behavior, and Life Cycle
This video provides an overview of whales, the largest marine mammals in the world. It explores their size, feeding habits, communication methods, mating behaviors, and the importance of whales in the marine ecosystem. The video also...
Independent Producers
Killer Whales Echolocate Loudly
Biologists studying killer whales face the challenge of studying organisms that spend a majority of their time underwater. From extensive research, scientists have learned that killer whales have adapted their sounds to help them catch...
British Movietone
MARINE WIZARD
Down in Florida, they've got a bathing beauty with a difference - a porpoise that's been trained to perform tricks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
Curated Video
Renewable energy experts, gov't officials meet
June 27, 2007
1. Various wide of Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) meeting
2. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Juan Elvira Quesada, Mexico's Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources:
"Just like we teach children how to add and...
Curated Video
International Whaling Commission meets
1. Wide of Estrel Convention Centre in Berlin where commission meeting is being held
2. Tight shot of International Whaling Commission (IWC) flag flying in front of Convention Centre
3. Various shots of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) protest...
Curated Video
Last day of International Whaling Conference
1. Pan of International Whaling Commission sign
2. Various of auditorium
3. Cutaway to speaker Odd Gunnar Skagestad, Norwegian Delegate
4. Setup shot of Odd Gunnar Skagestad, Norwegian Delegate
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Odd Gunnar...