The coelacanth may be the most famous of all the living fossils but new research has revealed that the species has not only been around for hundreds of millions of years, but that individuals might live upwards of a century!…
[WATCH] New Species Discoveries With Dr. Mark Erdmann and Ocean Geographic
Have you ever wanted to invite a scientist into your living room and hear about all their exciting discoveries? Ocean Geographic has been hosting live video sessions with experts around the globe and last week we tuned in to hear…
Papuan Coelacanth Could Represent a Third, New Species
The Coelacanth is the stuff of legend – a prehistoric relic that has been rediscovered not just once, but twice in the last hundred years. The first major rebirth for the Coelacanth happened off the east coast of Africa, and…
Coelacanth at risk of extinction
Of all the species that deserve to protected by all the Endangered Species Acts of the world, the Coelacanth is definitely high on the list. While the so-called “Center for Biological Diversity” is busy litigating to get stony coral species…
Coelacanth video from NatGeo is up close and personal
The Nat Geo channel recently shared this fantastic video of divers with a large Coelacanth. While the size was impressive, the articulation in the Coelacanth’s distinctive three-lobed caudal fin is fascinating. We could do without the faked underwater conversation (where’s…
