A fishing crew based in the Yorkshire port of Whitby has made a rare catch. Within days of each other, they landed two bluefin tuna, each weighing over 300 kilograms. The last time such catches were made at Whitby was
Scientists have discovered 1,121 marine species in a single year, marking a historic milestone in ocean exploration. The discovery emerges from 13 global expeditions
Juvenile tiger shark caught off Cape Cod by Rouette brothers signals warming Atlantic waters. Tropical species expanding range north due to climate change. New
The North Atlantic right whale, a true oceanic giant, is facing a critical survival challenge. These whales are impressive, reaching lengths of up to 16 meters and tipping the scales at around
In 2018, MIT’s CSAIL debuted “SoFi,” a robotic fish that’s a stroke of genius in biomimetic robots. Crafted from silicone rubber and sporting a fishtail, SoFi offers a groundbreaking approach to studying
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Researchers have meticulously transported corals, ensuring they’re cocooned in seawater-moistened bubble wrap and securely nestled in coolers during their journey to the Smithsonian Marine Station (SMS) in Fort Pierce, FL. Upon arrival,
In the profound and enigmatic depths of our planet’s oceans, where light scarcely dares to permeate, the Grimpoteuthis, colloquially known as the Dumbo octopus, silently glides, embodying a paradox of delicate beauty
The Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ) revealed on August 24, 2023, that artificial reefs, crafted from discarded pear trees, are flourishing with marine life after over a year submerged in
On September 20th, Wong announced that Australia had become a founding signatory of the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty alongside other Pacific nations and like-minded countries. The Treaty provides more robust ocean protection
As the world grapples with the visible impacts of climate change, a groundbreaking study from Georgia Tech has unveiled a concealed threat lurking beneath our planet’s vast ice sheets. Researchers have discovered
Antarctica’s sea ice has witnessed a significant reduction over the past seven years, raising concerns about the region’s ecological balance. The emperor penguins in Antarctica are facing unprecedented breeding failures due to
Marine biodiversity hotspots, the coral reefs, are grappling with the devastating effects of marine heatwaves, leading to mass coral bleaching and mortality. Can the natural thermal tolerance of these reefs evolve quickly