Medicine & TechnologyFive red wolf pups were born in a wildlife refuge in North Carolina and gained an adopted sibling, giving hope to their species that are already classified as critically endangered. Find more about it in this article.
WHOI researchers discovered how Weddell seal mothers transferred iron from their liver to the milk their pups drink to make them better divers. Click here to learn more about the Weddell mother's sacrifice and how it affects her diving skills.
Though animal rights activists have questioned the capacity of the aquarium and the living situation of the performers, SeaWorld researchers and trainers are proving that the company’s main concern is the health and well-being of the animals. And with a new decision that has suspended sea lion and sea otter shows in the weeks to come, SeaWorld’s employees are taking a stance for what they know is right.