If you have ever seen a spider crab, you have probably seen it in a bowl in a fish store show window. In fact, not much is known about this animal except for this particular environment, and most research has concentrated on captive breeding for human consumption. But in its habitat, it has more surprises…
Category: Nature
Are There Countries Where Earthquakes May Never Happen?
Let’s start from the beginning. The earth’s crust is made up of different sections that are called “tectonic plates.” Each of these plates is either under a continent (like the North American plate or the Eurasia plate) or under the ocean or part of the ocean (such as the Juan de Fuca plate or the…
Do You Know Ebony Wood?
As old as the world, wood is a material whose use varies across cultures, countries, and generations. Despite the emergence of various trendy millwork of the moment, wood millwork maintains its classic design and remains fashionable. However, the quality of a frame depends on the type of wood used. Among the most popular are pine,…
Top 5 Things To Know About The Amazon Rainforest
Most of us see the Amazon rainforest for merely what it is, the lung of mother Earth, but it is so much more than that. A treasure of biodiversity, it is threatened by deforestation due mainly to agriculture, livestock, and mining activities and is currently prey to forest fires. So, without further ado, let’s dive…
Most Interesting Animals in the World
There is not a non-interesting animal in the world, but let’s be honest that some are more interesting than others. The way they look, behave, reproduce, or combine make them rare specimens different from all other animals. In this article, we will look at all the fascinating animals (some you may not even know that…
How Over-fishing Threatens The World
Fishing is one of the leading causes of population decreases in maritime species. Except when vessels catch fish faster than stocks can replenish, which is known as overfishing, catching fish is not intrinsically bad for the ocean. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, the number of overfished stocks has tripled in the last…
Everything You Need To Know About Ayahuasca
In most of the world, Ayahuasca- the powerful mind-altering beer- is nearly impossible to find and probably illegal, so more and more people are heading to the Amazon rainforest searching for this rare and mysterious drink. Ayahuasca is a bitter-tasting beer made from plants found only in the Amazon. The origin of the drink is unknown, but…
What would happen if bees became extinct?
Many of the factors why our bee populations are in serious peril were discussed in a recent blog. So, what would happen if bees were extinct entirely? Why should we be concerned? What would a world without bees look like, and what problems would it bring for humans, animals, and plants? Bees are one of…
8 Things You Need To Know About Mussel Farming
The ocean is full of riches and lends itself to multiple exploitations. To take advantage of the benefits of mussels and savor their succulent taste, the missions of mussel farmers are in the spotlight. They are in charge of breeding marine mollusks, which requires patience, dynamism, and passion for the ocean. Discover the process of…
The Making of Mountains: Cycles of Building and Decay (Part 4)
How can we explain or comprehend the enormous forces that folded and elevated massive amounts of rock to form mountain ranges? Geologists have proposed a variety of theoretical hypotheses, some of which have already been discussed in the previous article. Today, we will take a look at some new theories. The Theory of Continental Drift…