Marine Engineering
How nature is transforming marine engineering — 10 biomimicry examples with real-world products and research. Hull drag, …
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Blue whales communicate across ocean basins using ultra-low frequency (10–40 Hz) sound — the biology behind long-range …
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The shell is divided into gas-filled chambers connected by a siphuncle tube — the biology behind deep-sea pressure …
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The pistol shrimp snaps its oversized claw so fast it creates a cavitation bubble — the biology behind cavitation-based …
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Thousands of dome-shaped sensory organs (integumentary sense organs) embedded in the scutes — the biology behind …
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The basking shark filter-feeds on plankton by swimming with its mouth open — the biology behind water filtration …
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A boxy reef fish turned out to be remarkably aerodynamic. Mercedes-Benz built a concept car on its shape and cut drag by …
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Mussels anchor themselves to rocks in crashing surf using thread-like byssal fibers tipped with adhesive — the biology …
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The pitcher plant traps insects using a slippery rim (peristome) that becomes nearly frictionless when wet — the biology …
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Secretes a two-part underwater adhesive from separate glands — the biology behind underwater surgical adhesives.
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Filters up to 6,000 litres of water per hour through cephalic lobes using cross-flow — the biology behind self-cleaning …