Scientists Confirm That Seychelles Is a Hope Spot for Blue Whales
They occur seasonally and scientists are hopeful that further research is possible here on these elusive animals
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Separating Out Signals Recorded at the Seafloor
New microanalysis approach has helped researchers separate out signals in pyrite
Dolphins, Seals, and Whales Are Highly Vulnerable to Climate Change
As oceans warm, acidify, and lose oxygen, marine mammals likely to lose food, habitat
Scientists Find Good Places to Grow Long-Spined Sea Urchins
A starting point for restoring Sea Urchins and helping reef ecosystems
Scientists Find Evidence of Sea Star Species Hybridization
Biologists use whole-genome data to study two types of sea stars and find they are mating along the North Atlantic coast
Oceans Release Microplastics into the Atmosphere
Study determines composition and sources of the microplastics
Microplastics Found Embedded in Tissues of Whales and Dolphins
Analysis indicates ingested microplastics migrate into whales’ fat and organs
Whale Like Filter-Feeding Discovered in Prehistoric Marine Reptile
A new fossil reveals that a group of reptiles were already using whale-like filter feeding 250 million years ago
Scientists Warn about Decoupling Warming Trend When Detecting Marine Heat Waves
According to a new study, this allows a more accurate interpretation of these extreme events and their long-term effects
Scientists Solve ‘Enigma’ of Pygmy Right Whales’ Feeding Habits
Understudied species of baleen whales are "homebodies" who stay and feed in waters off southern Australia year-round