Sharks May Be Losing Their Deadly Teeth Due to Ocean Acidification
Sharks, often called the top predators of the ocean, rely on their razor-sharp teeth to catch and consume prey. Unlike …
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Marine Mammal Strandings Surge Along Scotland’s Coastline Over the Last 30 Years
Marine mammal strandings—including whales, dolphins, and porpoises—have dramatically increased along Scotland’s coastline over the past three decades, according to a …
Rare Catfish Filmed Climbing Waterfalls in Brazil – A First-of-Its-Kind Discovery
A Stunning Sight in Mato Grosso do Sul The phenomenon was first spotted by the Environmental Military Police of Mato …
Sliteye Shark Discovered for the First Time in Chagos Archipelago, Indian Ocean
First-Ever Sighting of Sliteye Shark in Chagos Archipelago A sliteye shark (Loxodon macrorhinus) has been recorded for the first time …
Humpback Whales: The Only Species Capable of Bubble-Net Feeding, Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study has confirmed that humpback whales are the only baleen whale species capable of performing bubble-net feeding, a …
Synchronized Breathing in Dolphins Increases Risk of Disease Spread, Study Finds
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are facing a growing health crisis linked to their social behavior. A new study published in …
Billions of Starfish Deaths Linked to Vibrio Bacteria in Largest Marine Epidemic on Record
Sea star wasting disease (SSWD) has devastated starfish populations along North America’s Pacific coast, pushing several species to the brink …
Fungus Metabolites May Boost Ghost Shrimp Survival – Connecticut College Study Reveals Surprising Benefits
A groundbreaking study from Connecticut College has revealed that chemical byproducts produced by the deadly amphibian fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) …
Citizen Scientists Use Drones to Help Count Endangered Galapagos Marine Iguanas
Thousands of global volunteers join Leipzig University’s “Iguanas from Above” project to protect a unique reptile species using drone imagery. …
Climate Change and Marine Life: Tropical Fish Migrate South and Form New Alliances in Warming Oceans
As global ocean temperatures rise due to climate change, tropical fish are embarking on a quiet yet remarkable journey—migrating southward …