Australian Humpback Whale Comeback: a ‘Symbol of Hope’
Australia’s humpback populations have recovered so well from years of devastating whaling that they could be delisted as a threatened species in a conservation success story scientists Tuesday hailed as “a symbol of hope”.
Ancient Seashell Coloration Patterns Revealed Using Ultraviolet Light
Nearly 30 ancient seashell species coloration patterns were revealed using ultraviolet (UV) light, according to a recent study. Determining the coloration patterns of the ancient shells may be important for understanding their relationships to modern species…
Half the Dolphins Caught in Japan Hunt Exported Despite Global Outcry: Report
About half of the live dolphins caught in the Japanese coastal town of Taiji were exported to China and other countries despite global criticism of the hunting technique used, a news report has said.
Largest Turtle Breeding Colony in the Atlantic Discovered
A huge ground survey covering nearly 600 km of Gabon’s coastline has uncovered the largest breeding colony of olive ridley turtles in the Atlantic.
Whale Washes Ashore In 12th Recent Death in California
Another dead whale washed ashore in Northern California, the 12th carcass that has appeared in the past few months and marks a higher-than-normal number of deaths.
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Killed Large Numbers of Dolphins, Study Suggests
Large numbers of dolphins have died as a direct result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, new evidence suggests. Dead bottlenose dolphins stranded in the northern Gulf of Mexico since the spill have lung and adrenal gland injuries consistent with petroleum exposure, scientists have discovered.
Study: Why Blue Whales Can’t Avoid Barges, Ocean Liners
A new study reveals why ocean-going ships pose such a big threat to the whales: the gentle giants simply don’t know how to get out of the way.
Coastal Light Pollution Disturbs Marine Animals, New Study Shows
Marine ecosystems can be changed by night-time artificial lighting according to new research. The results indicate that light pollution from coastal communities, shipping and offshore infrastructure could be changing the composition of marine invertebrate communities.
Palm Beach Sea Turtles Killed During Beach Renourishment Project
South Floridians have for years grappled with the issue of beach erosion. Condos continue to go up despite wave action that carries sand away. Residents want wide, sandy beaches — and so do turtles, who need it to nest.