marine life
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Canada Approves Export of 30 Marineland Belugas to Spanish and U.S. Aquariums
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada endorsed a rescue plan last week that would move all remaining belugas from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., to Oceanográfic València or four U.S. facilities.
e360.yale.eduGray Whales Enter San Francisco Bay More Often
Gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay in greater numbers and staying longer during their annual migration. Scientists link the change to climate conditions. Last year the Bay Area recorded its highest number of gray whale deaths in 25 years.
discovermagazine.comStudy Finds Coelacanth Lacks 11 Jaw Muscles Previously Thought Present
A 2025 study published in Science Advances determined that the coelacanth, an ancient fish species, does not possess 11 jaw muscles that researchers had previously believed it had. The finding alters prior understanding of the fish's anatomy. The coelacanth is frequently referred…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMantis Shrimp Possess 12 Color Receptors, Biologist Explains Visual Capabilities
Mantis shrimp have 12 color receptors in their visual system, compared to three in humans. A biologist notes that this feature has led to perceptions of superior vision in the species. However, recent studies indicate that their color perception may not be as advanced as earlier…