Fluorescence

Author: Francisco Javier Mas Ferrà   Species: madrèpora mediterrània   Scientific name:  Cladocora caespitosa   Place of photography: Cala Olivera, Eivissa The fluorescence of corals is due to the production of proteins that respond to light.    If...

Why are flamingos pink?

  Author: Francisco Javier Mas Ferrà   Scientific name: Artemia salina   Place of photography: Photo taken in the laboratory of the IES Algarb with specimens collected in the water duct located between Platja d’en Bossa and the ponds of Ses...

You bring food for me?

Author: Miquel Gomila Scientific name: Larus michahellis Place of photography: Dragonera Seagulls are the least marine of seabirds. They are extremely intelligent animals, able to innovate behaviors, so they approach us shamelessly in search of food. Unlike humans,...

The power of citizen science

Author: Pau Colom MontojoScientific name of the butterfly: Celastrina argiolusScientific name of the plant: Rubus ulmifoliusPlace of photography: Binifaldó, Finca Pública de Menut, Serra de Tramuntana (Mallorca) The sky blue color of the front of the wings and the...

Cannibal babies

Author: Daniel Ottmann / Planet TunaScientific name: Thunnus thynnusPlace of photography: Palma The plankton fauna is composed of many species, including larvae (babies) of fish. The larvae have a very high nutrient content, so they are ideal prey for other larger...