Manatees Seek Warmth Near Power Plants as Winter Storms Sweep Across Florida
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) —…
‘Red flags’ raised over ancient sea monster pulled from Moroccan mine
A mosasaur species with saw-like teeth that was described by scientists in 2021 may have been based on forged fossils, and researchers are now calling for CT scans to determine…
Zoo Stocktake Includes Monkeys, Tigers, and Fish
Zookeepers in Essex have conducted their annual stock take, counting every tiger, monkey, and seal to update their records. At the close of each year, Colchester Zoo tracks its animals…
Annual Health Checks for 30,000 Sea Life Creatures
Over 30,000 Marine Creatures Counted in Annual Sea Life Stocktake Across the UK More than 30,000 sea creatures across Sea Life aquariums in the UK were carefully counted, weighed, and…
New study highlights the correlation between live corals and fishing yields
What does a decline in healthy coral reefs mean for fisheries? A new study published in Marine Resource Economics, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), examines the correlation…
Orca Seen Engaging in Bizarre Behavior in Mysterious Nod to the 1980s
In the summer of 1987, a curious and amusing behavior was observed in orcas from the Pacific Northwest’s “southern resident” population: they began wearing dead salmon on their heads. Initially,…
Glowing Mystery Sea Slug That Feeds Like a Venus Flytrap Captured in Deep Sea Footage for the First Time
Deep-sea researchers have discovered a strange glowing sea slug off the coast of California that lives in the water column — unlike most other species of its kind. A newly…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Celebrates Its First Oyster Season Since 2018: A Hopeful Revival
Mississippi Gulf Coast to Open First Oyster Season Since 2018 The Mississippi Gulf Coast is set to welcome its first oyster season since 2018, after a series of environmental challenges…
Algae Research: Unlocking the Connection Between Algae and Immune Health
Many marine animals, including jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, engage in a unique symbiotic relationship with algae within their cells. These animals provide the algae with nutrients and shelter, while…
A Century in the Making: First Salmon Returns to Oregon’s Klamath Basin After 100+ Years
This determined little fish symbolized a historic return for its species in the Klamath River Basin, following the recent removal of four major dams. On October 16, Oregon Department of…