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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