Melissa Hobson

Melissa Hobson

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Night diver films ambush predator slithering over the seafloor in Indonesia

Night diver films ambush predator slithering over the seafloor in Indonesia

Footage captured near Komodo Island shows a marine file snake swimming slowly through the darkness.

Nov 02 26November 02, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

It’s almost the size of the UK, incredibly dangerous and deep enough to swallow Mount Fuji and visited by one third of the world’s whales and dolphins

It’s almost the size of the UK, incredibly dangerous and deep enough to swallow Mount Fuji and visited by one third of the world’s whales and dolphins

The Bay of Biscay is known for being incredibly dangerous. Although its waters can be flat and calm, violent storms can rage.

Nov 01 26November 01, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

When this tunnel of swirling mist and air forms over the sea, move away fast!

When this tunnel of swirling mist and air forms over the sea, move away fast!

There are two types of waterspouts: fair weather and tornadic. These rotating funnels of mist form when cold air meets warm water.

Nov 01 26November 01, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

The world is splitting apart here – and you can slip through the crack

The world is splitting apart here – and you can slip through the crack

It can flush divers through a narrow vertical drop, spitting them out around 16 metres deep”

Oct 31 26October 31, 2026

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In WWI, the German navy tried to sink 74 warships. More than a century later, this is what became of them, 45m below the surface

In WWI, the German navy tried to sink 74 warships. More than a century later, this is what became of them, 45m below the surface

Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, is littered with several wrecks that were lost to the waves more than a century ago

Oct 28 26October 28, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

Heaviest jellyfish on Earth filmed on night dive in Pacific Ocean

Heaviest jellyfish on Earth filmed on night dive in Pacific Ocean

The lion's mane jellyfish has an estimated maximum weight of more than 1,000kg. This videographer found one on a night dive off the west coast of North America.

Oct 28 26October 28, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

"They brought this thing down to a loading dock and hoisted it up with a forklift”

"They brought this thing down to a loading dock and hoisted it up with a forklift”

Despite being the world's second largest fish, basking sharks are highly elusive, so scientists need to be creative when trying to learn more about them.

Oct 28 26October 28, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

Giant manta spotted in Pacific Ocean. It was covered head to tail in sucking creatures

Giant manta spotted in Pacific Ocean. It was covered head to tail in sucking creatures

Remoras commonly hitch a ride on larger animals, but a marine biologist was shocked to see a ray almost completely covered in them

Oct 27 26October 27, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

"It brought tears to my eyes." Drone footage shows elusive animal with a tooth as long as a car swimming in the Arctic

"It brought tears to my eyes." Drone footage shows elusive animal with a tooth as long as a car swimming in the Arctic

These animals are usually scared away by any movement in the water – but in 2024, cinematographer Martin Gregus captured them on film.

Oct 27 26October 27, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

This underwater robot was filming 30m deep off the Californian coast, when an “unexpected visitor” showed up

This underwater robot was filming 30m deep off the Californian coast, when an “unexpected visitor” showed up

A cormorant surprised ocean researchers when it photobombed their underwater survey.

Oct 26 26October 26, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

“As it touches the seafloor, it kills whatever living thing it contacts by encasing it in a tomb of ice…” 10 mind-bending, terrifying ocean phenomena

“As it touches the seafloor, it kills whatever living thing it contacts by encasing it in a tomb of ice…” 10 mind-bending, terrifying ocean phenomena

There’s no denying that the ocean is a strange place. But the weirdness isn’t confined to marine life. Here's several strange ocean phenomena

Oct 25 26October 25, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

British dolphins might have their own regional accents - and scientists want to know why

British dolphins might have their own regional accents - and scientists want to know why

Could the Dolphins of the Welsh coast have a Cardiff accent?

Oct 24 26October 24, 2026

Article at countryfile.com

Underwater robot stumbles across thousands of sharks all packed together and asleep on the seabed – stunning scientists

Underwater robot stumbles across thousands of sharks all packed together and asleep on the seabed – stunning scientists

Experts have been left scratching their heads, wondering why so many female sharks are gathered on the seafloor in southern Australia.

Oct 23 26October 23, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

Dolphin throws fish at man in Australia – and we're not sure why

Dolphin throws fish at man in Australia – and we're not sure why

When this man went to see a pod of dolphins in Western Australia, he wasn’t expecting them to share a gift.

Oct 22 26October 22, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

Diver films orca carrying gigantic prey into the deep. Then this happens

Diver films orca carrying gigantic prey into the deep. Then this happens

Remarkable footage shows orcas playing with their food – and scientists have a few theories that might explain why they do it.

Oct 21 26October 21, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

“None of us were expecting a hunt." Wildlife watchers in awe as peregrine takes down jay right in front of boat

“None of us were expecting a hunt." Wildlife watchers in awe as peregrine takes down jay right in front of boat

The group were just heading onto land for a stroll when the hunt unfolded right before their eyes.

Oct 20 26October 20, 2026

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Tanks, helicopters and guns are sitting 24 metres beneath the Red Sea – Here’s why…

Tanks, helicopters and guns are sitting 24 metres beneath the Red Sea – Here’s why…

The Aqaba Underwater Military Museum was made in 2019 when the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) sank military vehicles .

Oct 20 26October 20, 2026

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Researchers put bleached corals and healthy corals together for 5 days – and were astounded at what they saw

Researchers put bleached corals and healthy corals together for 5 days – and were astounded at what they saw

Just a few days of contact with healthy coral could be enough to jumpstart recovery after bleaching – new study.

Oct 19 26October 19, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

Longer than the Titanic, it was built in secret and carried Hollywood stars – now this legendary liner is being sent to the bottom of the ocean

Longer than the Titanic, it was built in secret and carried Hollywood stars – now this legendary liner is being sent to the bottom of the ocean

Once the world’s fastest ocean liner, the SS United States could be moving to a new home down in Davy Jones' locker.

Oct 18 26October 18, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

It's 120,000-years-old, 800m down, as big as a basketball court and home to 30 amazing towers – some taller than Disney’s castle – and unearthly life

It's 120,000-years-old, 800m down, as big as a basketball court and home to 30 amazing towers – some taller than Disney’s castle – and unearthly life

This isn’t a submerged civilisation that has been lost to history but a unique type of hydrothermal system.

Oct 18 26October 18, 2026

Article at discoverwildlife.com

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