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How Long Can Mammals Hold Their Breath Underwater?
Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...
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Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...
Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...
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Learn about 6 animals that thrive in unique...
Learn about 6 animals that thrive in unique temperatures
Read MoreLearn about 6 animals that thrive in unique...
Learn about 6 animals that thrive in unique temperatures
Learn about 6 animals that thrive in unique temperatures
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Water you laughing at? Jokes about water for...
It’s World Water Week! The Stockholm International Water Institute organized this week to focus on global water issues. At Swim Guide, we believe in swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters for all....
Read MoreWater you laughing at? Jokes about water for...
It’s World Water Week! The Stockholm International Water Institute organized this week to focus on global water issues. At Swim Guide, we believe in swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters for all....
It’s World Water Week! The Stockholm International Water Institute organized this week to focus on global water issues. At Swim Guide, we believe in swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters for all....
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6 Ways to Get Beach Sand off Your Feet
Dear Sand, We need to talk.You held my beach umbrella tight, you made a soft ocean-side bed for me to sunbathe on, and the castles I built with you were magnificent. But now it’s time for us to...
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Dear Sand, We need to talk.You held my beach umbrella tight, you made a soft ocean-side bed for me to sunbathe on, and the castles I built with you were magnificent. But now it’s time for us to...
Dear Sand, We need to talk.You held my beach umbrella tight, you made a soft ocean-side bed for me to sunbathe on, and the castles I built with you were magnificent. But now it’s time for us to...
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Indicator Species: How are animals selected to...
In October 2017 Swim Guide welcomed a new country to our family: Australia. In the process we learned that the platypus serve as an indicator species of the health of freshwater lakes in Eastern...
Read MoreIndicator Species: How are animals selected to...
In October 2017 Swim Guide welcomed a new country to our family: Australia. In the process we learned that the platypus serve as an indicator species of the health of freshwater lakes in Eastern...
In October 2017 Swim Guide welcomed a new country to our family: Australia. In the process we learned that the platypus serve as an indicator species of the health of freshwater lakes in Eastern...
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Against the tide: aquatic animals take to the land
Fish out of water usually aren’t very happy. Fish can start to suffocate out of water, because they need water to breathe; similarly, humans can get into danger if they inhale water, because our...
Read MoreAgainst the tide: aquatic animals take to the land
Fish out of water usually aren’t very happy. Fish can start to suffocate out of water, because they need water to breathe; similarly, humans can get into danger if they inhale water, because our...
Fish out of water usually aren’t very happy. Fish can start to suffocate out of water, because they need water to breathe; similarly, humans can get into danger if they inhale water, because our...
Read MoreHow Long Can Mammals Hold Their Breath Underwater?
Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...
Read MoreHow Long Can Mammals Hold Their Breath Underwater?
Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...
Have you ever wondered why whales and dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe? Unlike fish, whales and dolphins can’t breathe underwater. In fact, they are more like humans than fish when...
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Why sound sounds funny underwater
Ever notice how sound is different underwater? Whether you’re swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving, as soon as your ears get below the waves everything sounds strange. You can’t tell what...
Read MoreWhy sound sounds funny underwater
Ever notice how sound is different underwater? Whether you’re swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving, as soon as your ears get below the waves everything sounds strange. You can’t tell what...
Ever notice how sound is different underwater? Whether you’re swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving, as soon as your ears get below the waves everything sounds strange. You can’t tell what...
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