Sea sponges, among the oldest creatures in existence ... "Some organic matter exists in the water surrounding the coral reef, but most of it is not concentrated enough for other animals to ...

Fortunately, Spanish dancers possess a potent toxin, which deters predators. Sea sponges and other sessile (anchored) organisms compete fiercely with each other for space using physical and ...

The west coast of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands in Canada offer some of the most unique and biodiverse snorkeling ...

They will then introduce baby sea sponges to the reefs to help create new communities, with an aim to improve the area's biodiversity. "The rock, with all the grooves, will attract plankton ...

a community of sea sponges has survived for centuries by eating the fossils of ancient extinct worms. Researchers discovered the underwater mountain in 2011, while mapping uncharted Arctic waters ...