Paying Fishers to Release Endangered Species: A New Approach to Marine Conservation
A groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford has shown that pay-to-release incentive programs can significantly boost the live release …
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Shark Bites May Be Self-Defense, Not Planned Attacks: New Study Reveals
Sharks are misunderstood predators, and new research suggests that many shark bites may be driven by survival instinct rather than …
Global Seagrass Meadows Face Major Threats—even Within Protected Marine Areas
A new global seagrass study reveals shocking insights into the failure of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to shield critical ocean …
Microscopic Fin Features in Sculpins Reveal Nature-Inspired Grip Technology
How Sculpin Fish Stay Anchored in Turbulent Ocean Waters Without Suction or Glue On the rugged, wave-pounded coasts of the …
Global Fish Farming Faces Major Threat from Myxozoan Parasites: Scientists Explore Solutions in the Amazon
Overview: Fish Parasites Cause Massive Losses Worldwide Fish farmers around the world are battling a growing threat—deadly parasitic infections caused …
Human Behavior—Not Alligators—Is to Blame for Most Alligator Bites, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study reveals that human negligence and risk-taking are the primary causes of most alligator bite incidents—not aggressive behavior …
First-Ever Footage Captured of Baby Colossal Squid in the Wild
In a groundbreaking marine biology discovery, scientists aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) have recorded the first …
180,000 Years of Human-Seagrass Connection: New Study Unveils Ancient Bond
Seagrass Meadows: Ancient Ecosystems Vital to Human History Recent research reveals a stunning connection between humans and seagrass meadows dating …
First Ever Footage Captures Juvenile Colossal Squid in the Wild — A Century After Its Discovery
In a historic deep-sea moment, scientists have finally captured the first confirmed video of a colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) in …
California Sea Otters Get a Boost from Jane Goodall and Wildlife Conservation Network
Renowned Conservationist Joins Forces with Local Organizations to Protect California’s Iconic Marine Mammal MONTEREY BAY, CA – World-famous conservationist Dr. …