I would never have guessed that the weapon of choice for a humpback whale is bubbles. Lots of bubbles. Researchers have found that these whales create what are called "bubble nets" around schools of fish. The fish see the tiny bubbles as a barrier that they cannot cross. The whales then swim through the barrier and feast on the trapped fish.
If only my fishing pole could be that successful.
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When you pour a beer, there is this foamy top called the head. The size of the head decreases over time. What is this process dependent on? Clearly, little bubbles of beer are popping. Does each bubble have an equal probability of popping? Do only the bubbles on the top (or bottom) pop?
I try not to have this be Cute Kid Photo of the Day, but really, when these are the subjects, how can I avoid it?
When you pour a beer, there is this foamy top called the head. The size of the head decreases over time. What is this process dependent on? Clearly, little bubbles of beer are popping. Does each bubble have an equal probability of popping? Do only the bubbles on the top (or bottom) pop?
NGC 7635: The Bubble
This has been very well known for about .. umm ... 40 years. Is this supposed to be a science blog?
I saw this in Alaska with 3-4 whales in a group. I am intrigued by how the group of whales coordinates the bubble nest together. Researchers should listen more closely to the whale vocalizations too.