Collin M. O’Brien on Instagram: "The American Eel may not look all that interesting but its life cycle might be one of the most epic in the entire ocean. American Eels are born in the Sargasso Sea south of Bermuda where they drift as larvae for up to one year. Once reaching land along the eastern coast of the United States, they migrate thousands of miles up streams, lakes and ponds as far north as Greenland and as far inland at South Dakota. It is here where they spend the next 10-25 years of t

Explaining The Ocean on Instagram: "Thalassophobia is an intense fear of large bodies of water, especially the ocean or deep, dark, and vast areas of water where the bottom isn’t visible. People with this phobia often feel anxiety or panic when thinking about, seeing, or being near deep water. It’s not just about swimming—it can include fears of what might be hidden below the surface, the sense of endless depth, or being lost in the vastness of the sea. Even images of deep water, underwater crea

Joseph Leverton on Instagram: "🐠 5 fascinating facts about the Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator), one of the most iconic reef fish: 1. Royal Colors: Adults have bold blue and yellow horizontal stripes with a dark mask over the eyes and a bright yellow tail, making them one of the most striking angelfish on the reef. 2. Dramatic Juvenile Transformation: Juveniles look completely different they’re dark blue with concentric white and blue rings. It can take up to 4 years for them to fully

Eclipsed Nature – Dark Wonders of Earth on Instagram: "🌊 Top 3 Moments of Tsunami Warnings Caught on Camera ⚠️🌍 When the ocean sends its deadliest signals, seconds can mean life or death. These moments capture the raw power and warning signs of tsunamis like never before. 🚨 Moment 1 – Water Recedes Rapidly: The sea pulls back unnaturally, exposing the seabed — nature’s first and deadliest alert. 🌪️ Moment 2 – Sudden Wall of Water: A towering wave forms on the horizon, building fear and chaos

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