Running out of conversation starters for your upcoming holiday meals? Impress family and friends with these little anecdotes about our marine friends.

Dolphins have “names”
Each dolphin produces a unique whistle that helps it be recognized and call its friends. A true personal language underwater, allowing them to identify themselves individually and communicate within the group.
(Source: Mediapart)

The mantis shrimp can create underwater lightning
This little shrimp can snap its claws so fast that it generates an underwater implosion, producing both a loud noise and a flash of light. A technique to stun its prey… and shine in the dark!
(Source: Nature)

There is an immortal jellyfish: Turritopsis dohrnii
This tiny 1 cm jellyfish, found in the Mediterranean, can revert to a juvenile stage after reaching adulthood, effectively restarting its life cycle. In theory, this process could repeat indefinitely—a true little miracle of nature!
(Source: Wikipedia)

The ocean never ceases to amaze us! Do you have a fun marine fact to share to brighten up our holidays?