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…
Ancient Sturgeon Return to Swedish Waters as Scientists and Anglers Join Forces for Revival
The majestic sturgeon has made a comeback in Sweden after being driven to extinction in the early 20th century. The Atlantic sturgeon has returned to the River Göta thanks to…
Accidental Discovery: Injured Deep-Sea ‘Jelly’ Creatures Merge into a Single Entity, Unveiling Strange New Behavior
Researchers discovered that some comb jellies can fuse their bodies together when injured. The unique adaptation, which involves merging their nervous systems and stomachs, has never been seen in any…
Potential Salmon Escape: Up to 5,000 Fish Missing from Aquaculture Farm
Salmon Escape in Northern Ireland: Potential Impact on Wild Salmon Population Up to 5,000 farmed salmon may have escaped from a farming site in Glenarm, County Antrim, as reported by…