Surprise: Bluntnose sixgill sharks may like to prowl urban waters
They are large, rarely seen and thought to inhabit deep waters far from shore.
Plants & Animals
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Biodiversity is key to kelp forest health
An ecosystem is made up of species, populations, communities, and a network of communities across a region.
Ecology
May 15, 2019
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Sea creatures store carbon in the ocean – could protecting them help slow climate change?
As the prospect of catastrophic effects from climate change becomes increasingly likely, a search is on for innovative ways to reduce the risks. One potentially powerful and low-cost strategy is to recognize and protect natural ...
Environment
Apr 17, 2019
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Galapagos islands have nearly 10 times more alien marine species than once thought
Over 50 non-native species have found their way to the Galápagos Islands, almost 10 times more than scientists previously thought, reports a new study in Aquatic Invasions published Thursday, March 28.
Ecology
Mar 28, 2019
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Scientists tag sharks in Galapagos Islands to monitor their migration
Scientists in the Galapagos Islands have attached tracers to five blue sharks for the first time as part of a project to study their migratory patterns, Ecuador's government said.
Ecology
Mar 21, 2019
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The return of JellyWatch
Are jellyfish populations increasing around the world? Like the weather, jellyfish blooms are something that many people talk about, but few people do anything about. One exception would be MBARI's Steve Haddock, a marine ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 20, 2019
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Canadian Atlantic village seeks help with seal invasion
A Canadian Atlantic coast town asked for help from the federal fisheries department on Wednesday to help get rid of some 40 stranded seals wreaking havoc, and blocking roads and doors to homes and businesses.
Ecology
Jan 10, 2019
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Warning over deep-sea 'gold rush'
A "gold rush" of seabed mining could lead to unprecedented damage to fragile deep-sea ecosystems, researchers have warned.
Environment
Dec 17, 2018
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Five new species of sea slugs found in the ocean depths
When you think of sea slugs, you might envision dark, slimy relatives of the slugs you see in your garden. But one group of sea slugs, the nudibranchs (pronounced "nood-i-branks"), are gaudy, fascinating creatures. They come ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 13, 2018
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Set your teeth on EDGE: World's weirdest sharks and rays on the brink of extinction
Sharks that use a whip-like tail to stun their prey, rays with saws on their faces, and river rays half the length of a bus are among the most unique species at risk of extinction according to the latest ranking from international ...
Ecology
Dec 4, 2018
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