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Dolphins as Toolmakers — Spongers vs Non-Spongers

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Rick SpilmanJune 15, 2014

While it was long thought that only humans made and used tools, we now know that a variety of apes and monkeys are toolmakers.  Elephants, crows, sea otters and octopus have also been observed making tools.  Now, we can add dolphins … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Australia, dolphins, Shark Bay, Sponges

Sponges — Mother of Us All?

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Rick SpilmanMarch 30, 2014

All terrestrial life came from the sea, but how did life develop in the ocean? Professor Tim Lenton of the University of Exeter, who led a new study, said: “There had been enough oxygen in ocean surface waters for over 1.5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged Sponges, Tim Lenton, University of Exeter
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