Ocean
New Mysterious Sound of Humpback Whales Could be Related to Mating
| Eva Etha Marie Monares | | Dec 09, 2015 10:33 AM EST |
Humpback whales are known to be the gentle giants of the ocean. They are prominent because of their massive size. But a certain attribute of these whales that intrigued many marine biologists is the sound they produce.
The Oceans are Worth US$24 Trillion, WWF Reveals
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 23, 2015 09:41 AM EDT |
"The ocean rivals the wealth of the world's richest countries, but it is being allowed to sink to the depths of a failed economy".
Vampire Squids May Be Immortal, Study Reveals
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 20, 2015 11:44 PM EDT |
Researchers report that the deep-sea squids have a reproductive strategy unlike any ever seen before in an octopus or squid.
Ocean Acidification to Blame for the Earth's Worst Mass Extinction
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 10, 2015 04:17 AM EDT |
It caused up to 96 percent of all marine species and 70 percent of terrestrial vertebrate species to become extinct.
Ultraviolet Lights Uncover the True Colors and Patterns of Ancient Seashells
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 03, 2015 04:04 AM EDT |
The seashells, which were between 6.6 and 4.8 million years old, look white in regular light. .
Scientists Track Tiny Songbird that Migrates 1500 Miles Nonstop
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 01, 2015 09:13 PM EDT |
The birds are known to bulk up by eating insects near their coastal departure points before heading south.
Marine Ecosystems will Recover from Climate Change after Millennia
| Marco Foronda | | Mar 31, 2015 11:15 AM EDT |
The study reveals invertebrate fossils are nearly non-existent during times of lower-than-average oxygen levels.
Scientists Found Fossils of Giant Sea Monster
| Marco Foronda | | Mar 12, 2015 05:22 PM EDT |
The newly described species is one of the largest arthropods yet discovered, a class of animals that includes spiders and crabs.
Small Plastics are Big Threat to Corals
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 25, 2015 08:18 AM EST |
A closer look revealed the plastics were deep inside the coral polyps and wrapped in digestive tissue.
Ocean Acidification Threatens Shellfish, Report Says
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 24, 2015 11:12 AM EST |
The effects on marine biology are most notable among mollusk populations, especially oysters and clams.
Why are Starving Sea Lion Pups Washing Ashore in California?
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 07, 2015 08:07 AM EST |
This January, more than 250 emaciated sea lion pups were rescued.
Underwater Volcanic Activity Alters Climate Change
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 07, 2015 06:12 AM EST |
The oceanic crust is constantly renewed by underwater volcanic chains called spreading ridges.
Killer Whale' Lolita' Gets Federal Government Protection
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 05, 2015 08:42 AM EST |
Lolita is the last known survivor of the many orcas captured from the Salish Sea in 1970.
Rise in Mercury Levels Endanger Yellowfin Tuna
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 03, 2015 06:55 AM EST |
An increase in mercury levels is dangerous because mercury affects the human immune system, brain, heart, lungs and kidney.
California Faces Massive Nudibranch 'Invasion'
| Marco Foronda | | Jan 31, 2015 06:32 AM EST |
The Hopkins' rose nudibranch gets its pink pigmentation by eating a rose-colored encrusting bryozoan, a moss-like species.
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