Science
At the University of Edinburgh, researchers have built an ocean simulator that can reproduce the kind of tumultuous seas found in the wild. Large enough for study, the dedicated ocean simulator, named FloWave, is 25 meters across and utilizes 28 submerged drive units to command its 2.4 million liters of water to do the researcher’s bidding.
via Science and Nature Page
Transparent fish? As it turns out, many denizens of the sea go through a transparent stage as they age. In fact, there are over 801 species that fall under this description. It makes humans, with their opaque tendencies throughout life, almost boring in comparison.
Did you ever stop to consider how deep the oceans really are? Could the Empire State Building fit in the ocean? Have people really explored the deepest part of the oceans on the planet we live on? Now, many people may have heard about the Mariana Trench, but it is fascinating to take a look at how far down into the ocean the bottom lies.
How would you like to reach out and touch North America and Europe at the same time? Is it possible? The answer is yes, and you will find the separation in the continental plates in Iceland, at a place called Silfra. Not only is it a fascinating dive, but the conditions are great, with over 100 meter visibility thanks to a natural porous lava filter.