Deep-Sea Creatures Are Crafting Their Own Worlds Beneath the Ocean Floor, Study Finds
Organisms in the deep sea rely on gravity flows to lay down sediment and then make burrows beneath the seafloor, according to a new study.
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Beachgoers encounter rare sea creature in Mexico
Robert Hayes captured footage of an oarfish along the shore of Playa El Quemado beach in Mexico. The creature is rarely seen ...
Mobulas, an Aquatic Wonder of the Gulf of California, Are Disappearing
Conservationists are determined to protect the magnificent rays of the Pacific—whether that’s tracking them with acoustic ...
California loves Dungeness crab. But concerns over whale safety have put the industry in peril
Anemic hauls of Dungeness crab early in the season are the latest setback for California's commercial crab industry, which ...
Sea sentinels: Meet the marine mammals that call South-east Asia’s waters home
It is concerning if they die off as it means the sea – which we rely on for many things – is no longer healthy, says an ...
Scientists are racing to discover the depth of ocean damage sparked by the LA wildfires
On a recent Sunday, Tracy Quinn drove down the Pacific Coast Highway to assess damage wrought upon the coastline by the ...
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Foraging seals enable scientists to measure fish abundance across the vast Pacific Ocean
A new study by marine biologists reports that seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors' for monitoring fish populations in the ocean's eerily dim 'twilight zone.' ...
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Researchers raise concerns about alarming behavior of marine creatures — here's the root of the issue
Scientists are ramping up research efforts to better understand and address these behavioral changes. Researchers raise ...
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Economically, culturally important marine species vulnerable to changing climate
Dungeness crab, Pacific herring, and red abalone are among the marine species most vulnerable to the changing climate's effect on California's coastal waters, a new study finds. The team seeks to help ...
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Pacific Whale Foundation celebrates 45th anniversary of World Whale Day
For nearly 45 years, Pacific Whale Foundation has protected the ocean through science and advocacy. Through humble and noble beginnings, founder Greg Kaufman was instrumental in the continued research ...
Swim With Sharks In Rangiroa’s Blue Lagoon In French Polynesia
Rangiroa is a laid-back island paradise full of underwater wonders, including abundant sharks. It's the largest coral atoll ...
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Behind the scenes at Vancouver Aquarium’s sea otter encounter
Last summer, the Vancouver Aquarium started offering sea otter encounters, and the Straight had the chance to see what it was like to interact a little more closely with the aquarium’s fluffiest ...