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February 16, 2023

Controversy Surrounds Kanaloa Octopus Farm in Hawaii for Treatment of Wild-Caught Day Octopuses

The Kanaloa Octopus Farm in Hawaii was recently issued a cease-and-desist letter by Hawaii’s Division of Aquatic Resources for possessing and breeding regulated species of aquatic life without the required permits. The

Marine Life·Nature·Ocean

Subterranean Secrets of the Seafloor: A Peek into the Uncharted Lives of Ocean Vents

In the recesses of the ocean, mysteries continue to unfold, reminding us how much of our blue planet remains untouched and uncharted. Recently, in the depths of the East Pacific Rise, a significant discovery has changed our understanding of hydrothermal

August 9, 2023

By-the-Wind-Sailors Invade California Beaches

Marine Life·Nature·USA

Thousands of little blue creatures similar to jellyfish have been washing up on beaches in California. Other names for these creatures are Velella velella

Alien Franchise’s Face Hugger Found in Real Life? Dive into the Antarctic’s Latest Discovery!

Discovery·Marine Life·Nature

The Antarctic depths have unveiled a new, eerie species: the Antarctic strawberry feather star. Bearing a striking resemblance to the face hugger from the

A lone loggerhead sea turtle swims in the North Pacific Ocean. Photo Source - Ralph Pace

Climate·Marine Life

Loggerhead Turtles’ Feeding Grounds Shift Northward by 200 km per Decade Due to Rising Sea Temperatures

Endangered North Pacific loggerhead sea turtles are moving north at an unprecedented rate to survive warming oceans, according to new Stanford University research. The study reveals these marine reptiles are shifting their

Govind Tekale

January 28, 2025

Marine Life·News

Orca Attacks Drive Great White Sharks from Gansbaai, Disrupting Ecosystem

In just a decade, South Africa’s Gansbaai Bay transformed from a thriving great white shark haven to an ecosystem dramatically altered by the emergence of specialized orca predators. What began with a

Govind Tekale

January 27, 2025

Marine Life

Box Jellyfish Threatens Queensland Swimmers Early

The current weather mix of heat, rain, and calm winds has created favorable conditions for these deadly creatures. Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club president Cynthia Hegerty notes their unusual timing: “Usually, we

Govind Tekale

January 25, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

NOAA Withdraws Vessel Speed Limits, Endangering Right Whales

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has withdrawn its proposed regulation to expand vessel speed restrictions along the Atlantic coast, a decision that highlights the ongoing tension between marine conservation efforts

Rahul Somvanshi

January 21, 2025

Fast-growing, fish-eating herring caught off the coast northeast of Uppsala. Photo: Ulf Bergström

Europe·Marine Life

New Study Reveals Unique Piscivorous Herring in Baltic Sea Ecosystem

A new type of herring discovered in the Baltic Sea is making waves among scientists. Unlike normal herring that eat tiny floating organisms, these larger herring eat other fish – especially ones

Rahul Somvanshi

January 19, 2025

Marine Life

Florida Manatees Starve as ‘Endangered’ Status Denied Despite Over 2,000 Deaths from Seagrass Loss

A major decision about Florida’s manatees sparked debate in marine conservation circles. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided not to change Florida manatees‘ status from “threatened” to “endangered,” despite more than

Karmactive Staff

January 18, 2025

Cold weather in Florida this week could pose problems for some of our wildlife, especially warm water species like common snook (Centropomus undecimalis). Photo Source: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (Facebook)

Conservation·Marine Life·USA

Florida’s Snook Face Mortality as Temperatures Drop Below 47.5°F Amid Cold Snap

Florida’s recent cold weather puts one of its popular fish species at risk. New research shows that common snook, a warm-water fish, handles cold differently depending on where they live. “Cold stress

Rahul Somvanshi

January 14, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Endangered Right Whales: New Calves Spotted Off Florida Amid Population Below 400

Two endangered right whales have been spotted with newborn calves off Florida’s Atlantic coast, offering a glimmer of hope for a species with fewer than 400 remaining members. Marine surveyors documented the

Govind Tekale

January 12, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Endangered Right Whales’ Lifespan Plummets to 22 Years

North Atlantic right whales should live well beyond 100 years, but their average lifespan has dropped dramatically to just 22 years, according to recent research published in Science Advances. This stark decline

Govind Tekale

January 10, 2025

Representative Image. Container ship transporting cargo in harbor.. Photo Source: Gnangarra (CC BY 2.5 AU)

Climate·Energy·Marine Life

Cleaner Ship Fuels Tied to 0.08°C Global Temperature Rise in 2023 Due to Reduced Ocean Cloud Cover

A move to make ship fuel cleaner in 2020 had an unexpected effect – it helped push global temperatures to record highs in 2023, according to new research from Cornell University. The

Sunita Somvanshi

January 10, 2025

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