New Sea Slug Species Found in UK Waters Raises Climate Change Migration Concerns

Medicine & Technology Mar 01, 2024

A novel sea slug found in UK waters, suggests potential northward migration due to climate change, raising marine life impact concerns. Read the article for more details.

Whale Deaths Are Surging; Online Shopping Could Be a Reason Why

Mar 01, 2023

The cargo ships transporting online shopping goods pose a massive threat to the whale population. Read to learn more.

Giant Phantom Jellyfish Spotted By Passengers of a Viking-Deployed Submersible in Antarctica; How Rare Are These Huge Invertebrate Predators of the Deep Sea?

Feb 27, 2023

Passengers of a submserible deployed by the Vikings cruise in Antarctica were able to catch a rare sight of the giant phantom jellyfish. Read to learn more.

Carnivorous Crustacean with Foot Fetish Invades US Coastline

Sep 04, 2022

A shrimp-like marine menace with a foot fetish.

Scientists Surprised to Catch Unexpected Fish, Squid Species in Central Arctic Ocean

Feb 20, 2022

Scientists participating in an international expedition unexpectedly found single individuals of Atlantic cod and squid much further north than previously expected. The fish and squid are found in the Central Atlantic Ocean.

Fisherman From Alaska Suspects Magistrate Squid Preys on Fish Due to Declining Population of King Salmon

Feb 18, 2022

Fishermen in Lynn Canal, Alaska are thinking of adding squid fishing in their ventures as the population of king salmon has declined following the increase in magistrate squid in the area.

Engineered Robot Scares Invasive Mosquitofish, Saves Freshwater Fishes and Tadpoles

Dec 17, 2021

A joint collaboration between engineers and biologists from Italy, US, and Australia created robots to mimic the natural predator of the invasive mosquitofish that has plagued endemic freshwater fish and tadpoles.

Shark Scale Dating Shows the Steep Decline of Shark Communities After Human Effects.

Jul 06, 2021

Researchers led by UC Santa Barbara have discovered how steeply the decline of shark communities is within the last century due to human activity.

Rare Giant Squid's Hunting Behavior Caught in Camera for the First Time, 2,500 Feet Under the Sea

May 14, 2021

For the first time, researchers were able to film how the rare, elusive giant squid hunts its prey 2,500 feet below the surface by using a jellyfish-like decoy emulating the glow of a jellyfish that has been proven to be irresistible to the giant cephalopods.

First-Ever Sea Slug Decapitation and Whole Body Regeneration Reported

Mar 08, 2021

Ecologists from Nara Women's University reports an Elysia Marginata sea slug that can decapitate its own head, crawl, and regenerate its whole body in only 20 days.

Sheepshead Fish: Weirdest Creature Ever Caught With Powerful Human-Like Teeth

Feb 22, 2021

An angler has caught a bizarre-looking fish with human-like teeth on the coasts of Florida. Despite their unique appearance, sheepshead fish play a vital role in maintaining the natural biodiversity and balance of ecology in the ocean.

Fin Whale Songs, Could It Reveal Secrets Beneath the Ocean Floor?

Feb 11, 2021

Scientists from Oregon State University used seismic waves from fin whale songs to unravel the mysteries of the ocean floor.

Study on Weedy Seadragon Genes Reveal Different Populations

Dec 24, 2020

A new study on Australian seadragon genetics reveals the significant variations between populations from different sections of the continent.

Decaying Jellyfish Blooms Serve As Food, Changing Local Food Supplies

Oct 31, 2020

As jellyfish blooms decay, their remains serve as food to many seawater bacteria, contributing and even changing the water column food web.

Meet the Rubber Octopus and Other Non-Lethal Vessel Stoppers the US Navy Is Working On

Sep 24, 2020

Naval forces of different countries have been using vessel-stopping devices to protect their territories as heightened tension occurs in their borders.