Dopamine Deep Dive of 26 Aquatic Animal Memes to Blub Away the Day

Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor

Apr 22, 2026 6:45 AM EDT

Blub blub blub, tiny bubbles of bliss are headed up above the surface from the deep side of the ocean, carrying a message from the cute aquatic creatures of the watery abyss: this day is going to be okay, just go with the flow and it'll pass.

There was a time when we felt overwhelmed, like everything in life was a bit too much. But then, two things changed. The first one was a trip to a city with a beautiful beach and a rich diving culture. We got diving gear and took to the water. And let us tell you, the peace we've felt while being all submerged down there, hearing nothing but our slow breaths, seeing nothing but the beauty of marine wildlife, feeling like our body is floating in space - there's nothing quite like it. Just… serene.

The second thing that happened was right after this surreal and calm experience. It's like getting up from a dream with new energy and hunger for life. Seeing the world and life that hide beneath the waves gives you perspective on the ones you have above - and this is when we decided to change everything that made us unhappy. One of these things was to ditch our old job and start working in this absolutely animalistic meme-ified environment of Cheezburger.

Comparing the life above the surface to that below can only be done in zoology facts and geography science. Sure, it's cool to learn about it. But nothing can prepare you for the perspective you might gain from actually observing this alien world that floats just beneath the horizon line across the shore. We recommend you explore this fascinating world for yourselves.

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Hammerhead sharks have a very bizarre head, called a cephalofoil, but it's actually a really effective multi-tool.
Their eyes are pushed far apart on the ends of the “hammer”, giving them a much wider field of view than most sharks. They can see more of what’s around them, even above and below - no periscope needed.
Sharks can sense tiny electrical signals from other animals. Hammerheads spread those sensors across their wide head, turning it into a kind of high-resolution scanning device. That’s especially useful for finding prey, like poor stingrays who bury themselves under sand. No point in hiding from a hammerhead shark, buddy.
The head also acts a bit like a wing, helping with lift and sharp turns in the water. So despite looking awkward, they’re actually very agile hunters.
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