Giant Cuttlefish Count Crashes 97% in South Australia
South Australia’s PIRSA counted 1,811 giant cuttlefish this year against 63,000 in 2025, a 97% drop linked to the record harmful algal bloom.
Bluefin Tuna Return to English Fishing Town After 60 Years
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
1,121 New Marine Species Discovered in Landmark Ocean Census—Ghost Sharks Lead Discovery
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
Tiger Shark Off Cape Cod: Five-Foot Tropical Predator Signals Warming Atlantic Ocean Waters
Juvenile tiger shark caught off Cape Cod by Rouette brothers signals warming Atlantic waters. Tropical species expanding range north due to climate change. New
Greenland Shark’s 500-Year Lifespan Linked to Massive 6.5 Billion Base Pair Genome: Secrets of Longevity Revealed
In a landmark study published on September 11, 2024, an international team of scientists has successfully mapped the genome of the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), the world’s longest-living vertebrate. This research provides
Rahul Somvanshi
Why 39% of Marine Mammals Could Be in Peril: The Fight Against a Gas Megaproject in Mexico
The Gulf of California is one of the most biodiverse marine areas on the planet, which is why it is called the Aquarium of the World. A mega project called “Saguaro Energy”
New AI Model Reveals 12.7% of Marine Fish Could Disappear, a Dramatic Jump from IUCN’s 2.5% Estimate
A new study using a machine learning model combined with an artificial neural network claims that 12.7% of marine teleost fish are on the brink of extinction. It is a fivefold increase
Hvaldimir’s Sudden Death Leaves Norway Stunned—Experts Uncover Key Clues Behind the ‘Spy Whale’ Beluga’s Final Hours
The legend of Hvaldimir has come to an end. The beluga whale, believed by some to be a Russian spy, was found dead on Saturday, August 31, by the NGO Marine Mind,
Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine—100-Fold Higher Levels Than Other Marine Life
A recent study revealed a concerning phenomenon on the coasts of Brazil: reports of wild sharks getting positive for cocaine. This discovery which was made by the scientists from the Oswaldo Cruz
Swadheeka Pradhan
Karmactive Staff
Sixth Known Specimen? Rare Spade-Toothed Whale Carcass Discovered on New Zealand Beach Promises Groundbreaking Study
A mysterious dead whale has washed up on a New Zealand beach. It likely belongs to the world’s rarest cetacean species. If confirmed, researchers could dissect the species for the very first
Govind Tekale
Palmyra Atoll Study Finds Unexpected Marine Patterns with NASA’s New Tagging Tech—Details Inside!
Morgan Gilmour, a scientist at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, conducts marine ecology and conservation studies. She uses data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) from animals equipped
Gray Whales Shrink by Over a Foot a Decade, New Study Reveals Ecosystem Warning Signs
Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the northwest Pacific coast of the U.S. have seen a 13 percent decrease in length this century. According to a
Leatherback Turtle’s Record Dive Reaches 4,409 Feet, Exceeding Submarine Depths
The famous fable about the tortoise winning the race against the rabbit has not only been proven true, but it has also broken a record. A critically endangered leatherback turtle has set
Coral Reefs in Crisis: 60% Affected by Bleaching in Record Heat – Is the 4th Global Event the Worst Yet?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on the 16th that over the past year, more than 60% of the world’s coral reefs have been affected by sea surface temperature increases