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The pistol shrimp’s snap is louder than a rock concert at close range.

When this shrimp's specialized claw snaps shut, it creates a cavitation bubble that produces a sound reaching 210 decibels - louder than a gunshot. The bubble also creates a flash of light and a shockwave that can stun or kill small prey, making it one of the ocean's most formidable hunters.

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The sarcastic fringehead fish uses its giant mouth for territorial disputes.

When two of these fish fight, they press their huge, colorful mouths against each other, like an aggressive...

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Some jellyfish have complex eyes without a brain.

Box jellyfish have 24 eyes of four different types, including eyes similar to human ones with retinas, corneas,...

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Elephant seals can hold their breath for two hours.

These marine mammals can dive to depths of over 5,000 feet and stay underwater for up to two...

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