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That grey lump you might mistake for a piece of rock is actually alive! These tiny, unassuming creatures can literally grind rock—and leave a sticky trail of snot that reminds them how to get home.
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Heavy-metal marine biologist, Tom “the Blowfish” Hird, comes face to face with incredible sea creatures and conducts mind-blowing experiments to reveal the secrets and mysteries of our oceans.
This clip comes from Season 1, Episode 1: "Seal Snouts and Sharpshooters"
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That grey lump you might mistake for a piece of rock is actually alive! These tiny, unassuming creatures can literally grind rock—and leave a sticky trail of snot that reminds them how to get home.
About Ocean Wonders:
Heavy-metal marine biologist, Tom “the Blowfish” Hird, comes face to face with incredible sea creatures and conducts mind-blowing experiments to reveal the secrets and mysteries of our oceans.
This clip comes from Season 1, Episode 1: "Seal Snouts and Sharpshooters"
EarthX
Love Our Planet.
The Official Network of Earth Day.
About Us:
At EarthX, we believe our planet is a pretty special place. The people, landscapes, and critters are likely unique to the entire universe, so we consider ourselves lucky to be here. We are committed to protecting the environment by inspiring conservation and sustainability, and our programming along with our range of expert hosts support this mission. We’re glad you’re with us.
EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring people to care about the planet. We take an omni channel approach to reach audiences of every age through its robust 24/7 linear channel distributed across cable and FAST outlets, along with dynamic, solution oriented short form content on social and digital platforms. EarthX is home to original series, documentaries and snackable content that offer sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. EarthX is the only network that delivers entertaining and inspiring topics that impact and inspire our lives on climate and sustainability.
EarthX Website: https://earthxmedia.com/
Follow Us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthxtv/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earthxtv
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How to watch:
United States:
- Spectrum
- AT&T U-verse (1267)
- DIRECTV (267)
- Philo
- FuboTV
- Plex
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#EarthDay #Environment #Sustainability #Eco-friendly #Conservation #EarthxTV #EarthX
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00:00Looking at a rock like this, I think you would be forgiven for thinking that it is barren and lifeless,
00:07but you look a little deeper and you can find some incredible creatures.
00:11This is a limpet.
00:14Right here and right now, he's not really doing a lot.
00:16In fact, you'd be forgiven for thinking that he was just stone.
00:19But as soon as the tide comes in, these guys get to work.
00:30Limpets are vital grazers. They're herbivores. They eat veg.
00:34They will track all over this entire surface, grinding up algae, bacteria, sponges,
00:41literally anything that will form on this rock.
00:44In fact, it's the grazing action of things like limpets that stop this whole shoreline
00:49from being covered in green, slimy algae in a matter of weeks.
00:54But after they finish motoring around and getting a good feed on,
00:57they'll feel that tide start to change and they know they need to get back home quick.
01:02And he would do that by following a trail of snot,
01:05a sticky scent trail that he would have left wherever he went grazing on the rocks.
01:11But they don't just hunker down on any bit of rock.
01:15They have a very specific place that they always go back to.
01:18It's called a home scarf.
01:21These shy shellfish can literally grind stone,
01:26moulding rock and shell to create the tightest of fits,
01:31over time wearing away a patch on the rock which fits their outline perfectly.
01:37Eventually, an obvious scar in the rock forms,
01:41giving them a watertight seal for when the tide recedes.
01:46Perfect fit.
01:47So when the tide completely goes out and they're exposed like these chaps here,
01:52they don't end up losing moisture through evaporation because they're sealed tight to the rock.
01:59As anyone who's tried will testify, once a limpet is latched on,
02:04it's almost impossible to remove.
02:07It's very clever.
02:15.