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A recent investigation co-led by the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC) and the University of Barcelona (UB) together with the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC), has revealed the "worrisome presence" of microplastics in the ...

Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving cycle and a long-range (~100 km) synchronization. Bowhead whales are among the largest and longest-lived mammals in the world. They play a ...

New research finds that artificial light at night (ALAN) attracts larval fish away from naturally lit habitats, while dramatically lowering their chances of survival in an "ecological trap", with serious consequences for fish conservation and fishing stock management. "Light pollution ...

New experimental research shows that muscle metabolic activity may be an important factor in the incredible longevity of the world's oldest living vertebrate species â€" the Greenland shark. These findings may have applications for conservation of this vulnerable species against climate ...

Researchers at Macquarie University have found a significant portion of shark meat sold in Australian fish markets and takeaway shops is mislabeled, including several samples from threatened species. The findings, published in the journal Marine and Freshwater Research this month, ...

We all fall to the temptation of eating the chocolate bar over the apple and sharks are no exception. Researchers at Southern Cross University's National Marine Science Centre at Charlesworth Bay have discovered sharks seasonally snack on prey that isn't ...

In the 1940s and 1950s, the ocean off the coast of Los Angeles was a dumping ground for the nation's largest manufacturer of the pesticide DDT - a chemical now known to harm humans and wildlife. Due to the stubborn ...

Marine mammal parks and aquariums have long been controversial, with ethical concerns surrounding the captivity and treatment of marine animals. While some facilities adhere to rigorous accreditation standards, there are unfortunately those that fall short, compromising the well-being ...

Oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface and are an essential source of crucial resources for mankind. However, climate change, excessive fishing and pollution are severely damaging the ocean. The extinction of entire aquatic species and the spread of ...

Buyers from all over the world prefer to enjoy the best of the discount deals announced by different companies. Whether you are shopping for clothes, household items, machinery, or telecommunication devices, it's human nature to go for the things that ...

One of Australia's busiest cities, Melbourne is renowned for its exciting nightlife, rich cultural offerings, and thriving economy. However, the need for additional space is inevitable given the level of activity and lifestyle. Large, portable storage containers can be your ...

Victor Olerskiy served as Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation. He was also Head of the Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transport from 2016 to 2018. This article will look at nautical charts, exploring some of their most common ...

The world's coastlines are rapidly urbanizing, but how this increased human presence may impact species living in the ocean is not fully understood. In a new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine ...

Most North Atlantic right whales that are severely injured in fishing gear entanglements die within three years, a new study led by scientists at the New England Aquarium and Duke University finds. North Atlantic right whales are a critically endangered ...

Scientists at the University of Bristol have demonstrated how predators overcome their preys' erratic behavior by adapting their own during the hunt. The study, published today in scientific journal PNAS, challenges the well-held theory that behaving unpredictably helps ...

Researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Texas at Austin have made a shocking discovery. In a study published June1 in the journal Science Advances, the team explained how small genetic changes enable weakly electric fish to evolve ...

Tests conducted by Cornell and the U.S. Navy used new algorithms to outperform state-of-the-art programming for autonomous underwater sonar imaging, significantly improving the speed and accuracy for identifying objects such as explosive mines, ...

The fishing industry has condemned a recent CSIRO article published in the renowned Nature Sustainability journal titled, "By-catch rates in fisheries largely driven by variation in individual vessel behavior". Authors Roberson and Wilcox introduced their work, "Fisheries bycatch ...

Baby corals are just as susceptible as adults to a deadly disease that has been spreading across Florida's reefs since 2014, according to a new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric ...

A new study led by researchers at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science found that corals that underwent a stressful temperature treatment in the laboratory for 90 days were more tolerant to increased water temperatures. ...

Today, the first book on the "politics of shark attacks" was published by Palgrave Macmillan. The book, Flaws: Shark Bites and Emotional Public Policymaking by Dr. Christopher Pepin-Neff, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, is the first ...

A research team has found that the low frequency, severe 'mating scars' on female sharks indicate the marks are not part of a regular mating effort, but may be the result of 'coercive mating', or rape. In their new study, ...

The following was released by Dolphinaria-Free Europe* in response to a recent media reports of a study that measured 'happiness' in captive dolphins. The study, by humans, concluded that captive dolphins most looked forward to interacting with humans. ...

Almost sixty leading scientists and public figures have signed an open letter to Defra Secretary of State, Michael Gove, calling for the protection of crabs and lobsters in animal welfare law. Among the signatories are the British Veterinary Association, the ...

University of Queensland research has found tiger sharks differ from many other sharks in that they don’t use multiple paternity as a reproductive strategy. UQ researcher Dr. Bonnie Holmes said multiple paternity occurred when a single litter of offspring ...

Reducing tourist consumption of reef fish is critical for Palau’s ocean sustainability, finds a new UBC study that suggests other small island nations might also consider adopting this strategy. Climate change is expected to lead to sharp declines in ...

Human antidepressants are building up in the brains of bass, walleye and several other fish common to the Great Lakes region, scientists say. In a new study, researchers detected high concentrations of these drugs and their metabolized remnants in the ...

An unspoken frustration for evolutionary biologists over the past 100 years, says Craig Albertson at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is that genetics can only account for a small percentage of variation in the physical traits of organisms. Now he reports ...

Scientists report for the first time the ability to both deep freeze and reanimate zebrafish embryos. The method, appearing in the journal ACS Nano, could potentially be used to bank larger aquatic and other vertebrate oocytes and embryos, too, for ...

Conservation groups are calling for answers and action in relation to the landing in Turkey of 30 Giant Devil Rays in contravention of Mediterranean agreements to protect the Endangered species. The groups are asking Turkish and regional fisheries authorities about the ...

Despite a marked increase in scientific evidence about the ability of decapod crustaceans to feel pain and suffer, there has been no government assessment of their welfare and no increase in protections for animals like crabs and lobsters, which in ...

Scientists with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and the French Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle are the first to describe and illustrate an evolutionary novelty among fishes -- a unique, flexible connection between the skull and vertebral ...

Smalley Development S.A. intends to export 690 kilos of hammerhead shark fins, the international trade of which has been banned in Costa Rica in abidance to the international convention that regulates the trade of endangered species (CITES). The request was ...

A new study has cast doubt on the theory that sharks mistake surfers for seals when the two are involved in an attack. The most widely known assumption for shark attacks on surfers is the mistaken identity theory that states ...

Persistent cross-border drug smuggling by transnational criminal networks is having an unintended consequence as illegal narcotics are washing up on shores and discovered floating in the seas off the coasts of Florida. In a span of 27 days, from ...

An international team that includes University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science researchers found behavioral evidence that tiger sharks prefer to opportunistically scavenge on dead or weakened green turtles rather than actively hunting healthy individuals despite ...

This morning, PETA, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Orca Network, and Orca Network director Howard Garrett filed an appeal of the trial court's dismissal of their Endangered Species Act (ESA) lawsuit against the Miami Seaquarium. Armed with testimony from expert ...

In one of the largest global studies of its kind, researchers conducted more than 6,000 reef surveys in 46 countries across the globe and discovered 15 'bright spots' â€" places where, against all the odds, there were a lot more fish on coral reefs ...

New data from George Mason University has revealed that shark meat sold in San Jose and Heredia food markets contain high levels of toxic mercury. The levels are so high that three shark species tested exceed U.S. federal health ...

Harbour porpoises have sometimes been described as "living in the fast lane." Being smaller than other cetaceans and living in cold northern waters means that the porpoises require a lot of energy to survive, making them prone to starvation. Now ...