Bradley Knight
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Grown on the British Isles, exploring beyond.
Scientist by day, creative by night.
I like to write all things nautical, marine, sea and salt.
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Interesting facts about Shark Biology
Sharks in some form or another have been in our oceans for up to 450 million years. They are natural predators, with a great diversity amongst them. There are over 500 Species of sharks, and each of them has carved their specialist way of surviving in their native habitat. From extended tails that whip and stun prey, to bodies designed to blend in resulting in the ultimate ambush predators. Sharks are the best at what they do. So why is that? From a biological perspective evolved traits have allowed them to carve their way to the top. So what's so interesting about their biology? Read on and you might learn something new.
By Bradley Knight 5 years ago in Petlife
Interesting facts about Sea Kelp biology
Kelp, or often referred to as sea kelp, is a type of algae or seaweed. Though it looks like an underwater tree, kelp is a type of brown algae and belongs to several species of the order Laminariales. Many species play a significant role in the marine ecosystem, from sheltering marine organisms from storms to supporting marine biodiversity.
By Bradley Knight 6 years ago in Futurism
7 reasons why YOU should care about the ocean
The ocean is so much more than just a large body of water that covers 80% of the surface of this planet. The ocean shields us, helps us, feeds us, allows us to travel. It's the reason humanity has advanced so far from those troglodytes in a cave to Gen Z's typing on their macs. It's where we began; it's where we (fingers cross for underwater cities) might end up.
By Bradley Knight 6 years ago in Futurism
Is Eating Tuna worth the consequences?
Is eating tuna worth it? I say no, but I know others who say different. So here are some of the reasons I don't eat tuna and why I think you shouldn't eat tuna either. You can thank me later, or you can cast them aside. Either way, it's up to you.
By Bradley Knight 6 years ago in Feast
6 Interesting facts about Sea Turtle Biology
Sea turtles have been in our oceans for over 100 million years. They are fantastic navigators; they swim great distances between feeding and nesting grounds. They are elegant, beautiful, and adapted perfectly to live in the oceans.
By Bradley Knight 6 years ago in Petlife
5 reasons why we should look after the oceans.
1) It facilitates Homo Sapiens place at the top of the food chain Every single species on this planet adds to the richness of Earth’s biodiversity. It’s that diversity of life, that allows for new species to emerge, species with advantageous benefits that humans can exploit. Those species, and the interactions between those species, directly impact our economy and affect how we live and function via 'Ecosystem services'. So, the ocean that holds 80% of all life on earth and is the biodiversity hotspot of this planet holds untold economic benefits for humans. Elevating ourselves off the backs of other species is what got us to where we are now, the top of the food chain, or 'winner' of the rat race of life.
By Bradley Knight 6 years ago in Futurism
