At around 3,300 meters (2 miles) below the surface of the ocean off the coast of Alaska, where the warm light of the Sun never penetrates, an NOAA Ocean Exploration remotely operated underwater ...

The team studied how the double lattice structure – seen in the skeleton of a sponge called Venus' flower basket – demonstrated not only impressive strength, but also auextic behavior – the ...

Special to The BannerThe Carl Grant Civic Center in Plaquemine was the setting for the Krewe of Okeanos circus- theme annual Mardi Gras ball.The 45th Annual Ball held Feb. 22 was overseen by its ring ...

Colorful organisms collect on autonomous reef monitoring structures (ARMS). Stelletta hokuwanawana is among the 10 species of newly discovered marine sponge. Credit: Rachel Nunley, Kaloko-Honokōhau ...

The circus came to town for the Krewe of Okeanos' 45th annual Mardi Gras ball on Feb. 22 at the Carl F. Grant Civic Center in Plaquemine. “The Greatest Show”-themed night began with the master ...

Chauliodus sp. observed in the abyss by NOAA mission Okeanos Explorer off Samoa islands in 2017.Image by NOAA Okeanos Explorer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Viperfish are another small but ...

A sponge pudding is a moist cake dessert that is traditionally steamed in a bowl or mold, and is typically served with custard. There are a huge array of flavours to try, including clementine ...