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The Most Efficient Swimmers in the Ocean Revealed | NSF Science360

Published on May 9, 2017
The Most Efficient Swimmers in the Ocean Revealed | NSF Science360
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By Inside Science TV

Jellyfish and eels may seem like weak and useless creatures, but what if the process of evolution shaped them to move through the water using little to no energy? They’re more efficient than Michael Phelps at swimming and a Toyota Prius running on gas, and they use less energy than an LED light bulb. But their secret to such good swimming has eluded scientists for years–until now. See video …

This video profiles research by MBL Whitman Center Investigator Brad Gemmell of University of South Florida.

Source: The most efficient swimmers in the ocean revealed – Science360 News Service | National Science Foundation

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