Basking shark: a harmless giant in our waters
The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the largest fish in the Mediterranean Sea (the second largest in the world, behind…
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What is your superpower?
Sea stars are invertebrate animals and belong to the phylum Echinodermata, from the Greek for “hedgehog skin”, which includes sand…
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Ultra Clean Marathon: the challenge that helps nature!
Next 5th June, World Environment Day, you have a date with nature! SUBMON invites you to take part in the…
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On a Mediterranean route
We all know that plastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea puts in a considerable risk to ecosystems and human health,…
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Have you ever seen shark teeth so close?
One of the main distinguishing characteristics of sharks is their teeth. Shark teeth are not anchored to the jaws (or…
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Seagrasses: the great (un)known
March has been internationally established as the seagrass awareness month. This fact is indicative of the existing need to make…
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What’s that fin? The amazing ocean sunfish
The ocean sunfish or common mola (Mola mola) is an animal with an unusual appearance, that from the beginning of…
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VIRTUE-s Project recognitions
The co-founded Erasmus+ VIRTUE-s project, in which SUBMON took part as a scientific partner, officially ended on 31st August 2020.…
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Infographic: How are microplastics generated and how do they affect marine life?
It is not new that plastic is everywhere and that it is the most common type of marine litter. It…
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