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5 Surprising Facts About the Oarfish That Has Been Washing Up on Beaches
Two of the deep-sea creatures have been found in less than a week in California, prompting much interest from scientists and the public.
Two of the deep-sea creatures have been found in less than a week in California, prompting much interest from scientists and the public.
Marine Biology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013, 11:36am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013, 11:36am
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Rare "saber-toothed" whale washes up on Venice Beach
Researchers say this incredibly elusive species rarely ventures so far south
Researchers say this incredibly elusive species rarely ventures so far south
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Oct 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Oct 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Diving in Bermuda to find the coral reef survivors
Join a team of researchers underwater as they use a panoramic camera system, a remote-controlled robot and other high-tech tools to document coral bleaching
Join a team of researchers underwater as they use a panoramic camera system, a remote-controlled robot and other high-tech tools to document coral bleaching
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Oct 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Oct 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Lazy jellyfish use vortex power to rule the waves
The moon jellyfish may move slowly, but it does so more efficiently than almost any other animal, helping explain why jellyfish can overwhelm ecosystems
The moon jellyfish may move slowly, but it does so more efficiently than almost any other animal, helping explain why jellyfish can overwhelm ecosystems
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013, 7:33am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 08, 2013, 7:33am
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Sponges solve coral reef mystery
The mystery of how coral reefs thrive in ocean deserts has been solved – sponges are the “unsung heroes” holding the delicate ecosystem together, scientists say.
The mystery of how coral reefs thrive in ocean deserts has been solved – sponges are the “unsung heroes” holding the delicate ecosystem together, scientists say.
Marine Biology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Monday, Oct 07, 2013, 7:29am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Monday, Oct 07, 2013, 7:29am
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Manta rays lacking libido in empty blue seas around the Maldives
The gentle, plankton-eating giants seem reluctant to mate in water lacking the nutrients needed to support life
The gentle, plankton-eating giants seem reluctant to mate in water lacking the nutrients needed to support life
Marine Biology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Oct 07, 2013, 7:29am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Oct 07, 2013, 7:29am
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Health of oceans 'declining fast'
The health of the world’s oceans is deteriorating even faster than scientists previously thought, a report says.
The health of the world’s oceans is deteriorating even faster than scientists previously thought, a report says.
Marine Biology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 03, 2013, 8:14am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 03, 2013, 8:14am
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Jellyfish shut down Swedish nuclear reactor
Blobby marine animals have menaced nuclear power plants in the past, and scientists warn that the problem could become more common
Blobby marine animals have menaced nuclear power plants in the past, and scientists warn that the problem could become more common
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013, 7:55am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013, 7:55am
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Jacques Cousteau's grandson plans to live underwater
Fabian Cousteau and six fellow aquanauts will live undersea for 31 days
Fabian Cousteau and six fellow aquanauts will live undersea for 31 days
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013, 9:01am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013, 9:01am
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Researcher: Extent of BP oil spill's damage to sea-floor life "astounding"
2010 oil spill damaged tiny animals that live on the sea floor for about 57 square miles around the blown-out well, reports says
2010 oil spill damaged tiny animals that live on the sea floor for about 57 square miles around the blown-out well, reports says
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Ocean conservation in 'wrong areas'
Attempts to maintain biodiversity in the world's oceans could be targeting the wrong areas, according to scientists.
Attempts to maintain biodiversity in the world's oceans could be targeting the wrong areas, according to scientists.
Marine Biology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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New website provides panoramic images of world's coral reefs
Scientific group launches database with spectacular underwater photos to help understand damage to reefs brought by climate change
Scientific group launches database with spectacular underwater photos to help understand damage to reefs brought by climate change
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 25, 2013, 7:50am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 25, 2013, 7:50am
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Into the Wild: Tracking Rescued Harbor Seal Pups’ Return to the Ocean
Four small seals are crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, safely strapped into the truck in front of us. Tucked inside their crates, the quartet – three harbor seals and an elephant seal – are on a journey back to their ...
Four small seals are crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, safely strapped into the truck in front of us. Tucked inside their crates, the quartet – three harbor seals and an elephant seal – are on a journey back to their ...
Marine Biology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Monday, Sep 09, 2013, 8:40am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Monday, Sep 09, 2013, 8:40am
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Watch: A new "walking" shark discovered in Indonesia
Video shows a newly discovered species of shark walking along the ocean floor
Video shows a newly discovered species of shark walking along the ocean floor
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Sep 06, 2013, 7:22am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Sep 06, 2013, 7:22am
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Navy: Hundreds of dolphins, whales to die from bomb tests, sonar use
More than 340 marine mammals estimated to die between 2014 and 2019 as a result of bomb training and sonar use
More than 340 marine mammals estimated to die between 2014 and 2019 as a result of bomb training and sonar use
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 04, 2013, 8:00am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 04, 2013, 8:00am
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Surf's up for pack of hunting sharks
A unique shot of lemon sharks hunting in a group shows why respect is growing for this maligned group of animals
A unique shot of lemon sharks hunting in a group shows why respect is growing for this maligned group of animals
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 04, 2013, 8:00am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 04, 2013, 8:00am
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Virus named as culprit in dolphin die-off
Officials say the morbillivirus has already killed more than 330 bottlenose dolphins since July
Officials say the morbillivirus has already killed more than 330 bottlenose dolphins since July
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 28, 2013, 8:20am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 28, 2013, 8:20am
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Where The Whale Sharks Go
A nine-year study tracked more than 800 of the massive and largely mysterious whale sharks. For the first time, researchers have tracked the sharks' far-flung migration and where they may go to give birth.
A nine-year study tracked more than 800 of the massive and largely mysterious whale sharks. For the first time, researchers have tracked the sharks' far-flung migration and where they may go to give birth.
Marine Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 22, 2013, 7:50am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 22, 2013, 7:50am
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Unusual Whale Stranding Gives Scientists Rare Opportunity
Twelve hours after it was first reported, a fin whale that had washed up alive on a northern California beach tumbled into its oceanside grave – a large and sandy pit, quickly excavated behind a row of homes. The whale, ...
Twelve hours after it was first reported, a fin whale that had washed up alive on a northern California beach tumbled into its oceanside grave – a large and sandy pit, quickly excavated behind a row of homes. The whale, ...
Marine Biology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013, 9:11am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013, 9:11am
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Scientists continue to search for clues in dolphin die-off
Still no answer for why so many dead dolphins are washing up along mid-Atlantic beaches
Still no answer for why so many dead dolphins are washing up along mid-Atlantic beaches
Marine Biology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013, 7:30am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013, 7:30am
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Old Hawaiian Menus Tell Story Of Local Fish And Their Demise
An ecologist wondered if Hawaiian menus might help explain what happened to Hawaii's sea turtle population. But the menus revealed another marine tragedy: that local fish numbers had dropped to about a tenth of what they once were.
An ecologist wondered if Hawaiian menus might help explain what happened to Hawaii's sea turtle population. But the menus revealed another marine tragedy: that local fish numbers had dropped to about a tenth of what they once were.
Marine Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Aug 09, 2013, 8:39am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Aug 09, 2013, 8:39am
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Perplexing Spike in Bottlenose Dolphin Deaths Hits U.S. East Coast
Since the beginning of July, more than 100 dolphins have washed up dead along the U.S. east coast, from New York to Virginia. No one knows why, or whether the deaths are related to one another.
Since the beginning of July, more than 100 dolphins have washed up dead along the U.S. east coast, from New York to Virginia. No one knows why, or whether the deaths are related to one another.
Marine Biology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 08, 2013, 9:08am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Aug 08, 2013, 9:08am
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Fukushima leaks will keep fisheries closed
Some Japanese fisheries face a long-term threat from the steady trickle of radioactive water from the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant
Some Japanese fisheries face a long-term threat from the steady trickle of radioactive water from the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 07, 2013, 8:26am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Aug 07, 2013, 8:26am
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'Shark Week' Researchers Dissect Rise of Attacks on Humans
Pollution, overfishing may be factors in increasing number of attacks.
Pollution, overfishing may be factors in increasing number of attacks.
Marine Biology
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 06, 2013, 8:55am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 06, 2013, 8:55am
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Like Shark Week, But With Actual Facts
It’s Shark Week, and the Discovery Channel have already jumped the shark with a fake documentary, asking if a giant prehistoric shark Megalodon is actually still alive. It’s not, and the show was filled with lies, fabrications and actors playing scientists.
It’s Shark Week, and the Discovery Channel have already jumped the shark with a fake documentary, asking if a giant prehistoric shark Megalodon is actually still alive. It’s not, and the show was filled with lies, fabrications and actors playing scientists.
Marine Biology
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 06, 2013, 8:55am
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 06, 2013, 8:55am
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Once bitten, twice shy: our exaggerated fear of shark attacks
As long the risks are heeded, a holiday encounter with a shark is much less likely than we are led to believe
As long the risks are heeded, a holiday encounter with a shark is much less likely than we are led to believe
Marine Biology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 06, 2013, 8:55am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Aug 06, 2013, 8:55am
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Coral mappers reach Caribbean waters
The Catlin Seaview Survey plans to map all the world's reefs. With the Great Barrier Reef done, the team is now heading to the more damaged Caribbean
The Catlin Seaview Survey plans to map all the world's reefs. With the Great Barrier Reef done, the team is now heading to the more damaged Caribbean
Marine Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 02, 2013, 8:09am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Aug 02, 2013, 8:09am
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Bombs Dropped Add to Long List of Great Barrier Reef Threats
American fighter jets were forced to dump unarmed bombs into the Great Barrier Reef when they ran out of fuel during a military exercise.
American fighter jets were forced to dump unarmed bombs into the Great Barrier Reef when they ran out of fuel during a military exercise.
Marine Biology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Monday, Jul 22, 2013, 9:22am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Monday, Jul 22, 2013, 9:22am
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Fish stocks 'heading for recovery'
Many European fish stocks are on the road to recovery from overfishing, according to a new study.
Many European fish stocks are on the road to recovery from overfishing, according to a new study.
Marine Biology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Jul 19, 2013, 8:23am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Jul 19, 2013, 8:23am
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Sweeping Parts Of Southern Seas Could Become A Nature Preserve
Diplomats from 24 nations and the European Union are meeting in Germany next week to discuss creating a nature preserve that could be larger than three times the size of Texas. Stretches of water around Antarctica are relatively pristine and home to thriving ecosystems.
Diplomats from 24 nations and the European Union are meeting in Germany next week to discuss creating a nature preserve that could be larger than three times the size of Texas. Stretches of water around Antarctica are relatively pristine and home to thriving ecosystems.
Marine Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Jul 12, 2013, 8:30am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Jul 12, 2013, 8:30am
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