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First individual-based model of basking sharks replicates complicated social and environmental drivers of behavior

A new study published in Individual-Based Ecology presents the first individual-based model (IBM) of basking shark behavior.

Ecology Oct 20, 2026

Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds

In a deep, dark part of the Gulf of Mexico, the number of marine animals plummeted by about 60% in the years following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion, a new study found.

Ecology Oct 11, 2026

Conservation groups alarmed at marine mammals' deaths in Spain

Conservation groups on Sunday condemned the death of a dolphin transferred from France to a Spanish marine park, saying it added to the deaths of other sea mammals recently moved to Spain from Canada.

Earth Sciences Oct 7, 2026

Extreme drought and heat from the last El Niño signal a 'new normal' for tropical forests

During the 2023–2024 El Niño, about 75% of the world's tropical forest areas experienced at least six months of unprecedented simultaneous drought and heat. According to a study published in Earth's Future, this scenario ...

Plants & Animals Sep 30, 2026

Tracking the fin whale and the sperm whale in the Mediterranean

Where are the great marine animals of the Mediterranean, such as the fin whale, the sperm whale or the bottlenose dolphin? How does their distribution change over a few weeks? All indications suggest that these species shift ...

Biochemistry Sep 28, 2026

Uncovering species–specific chemical sensitivity by focusing on mammalian hormone receptor evolution

Chemicals affect biological species in different ways, posing a major challenge for assessing environmental chemical risks. However, the mechanisms behind these differences have remained largely unknown.

Ecology Sep 27, 2026

Finding homes for whales and dolphins when parks close isn't easy—sea sanctuaries aren't the answer

When Marineland Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario, closed in September 2024, it had no regular income to support the care of the 30 belugas and four dolphins housed there. To ensure their welfare, the Association of Zoos and ...

Paleontology & Fossils Sep 22, 2026

Queasy plesiosaurs swam to shore to vomit, Jurassic fossils reveal

Plesiosaurs swam into river deltas to vomit up shells and other indigestible elements of their marine meals, suggests new research published by Cambridge University Press. The behavior resembles that of today's fur seals ...

Plants & Animals Sep 22, 2026

What is your dog really saying? AI is helping researchers decode animal communication

Is a dog's bark simply an expression of emotion, or does it contain specific information that humans cannot understand? Artificial intelligence (AI) can already analyze thousands of animal sounds and identify patterns that ...

Plants & Animals Sep 21, 2026

Sydney cockatoos reveal how animal culture helps them adapt to city life

Sulfur-crested cockatoos are surprisingly smart. In Australian cities such as Brisbane and Sydney, they've learned how to turn on drinking fountains by twisting the handle with their feet. In Sydney, they're even able to ...

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