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indiatoday.intoday.inscience22 hrs ago
Researchers discover dense whale fossil site at 7002 metres in Indian Ocean
Chinese-led expedition located 485 whale-fall sites and collected fossils up to 5.26 million years old in the Diamantina Zone.
New Scientistscience22 hrs ago
New Walking Shark Species Described from Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Researchers have described Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, the tenth known walking shark species, found only in Milne Bay. The discovery adds to documented marine biodiversity in the region.
ndtv.comscience2 days ago
Researchers Find Whale Skeletons 2400 Meters Deeper Than Prior Records West of Australia
Scientists aboard a deep-sea submersible recorded multiple whale skeletons at record depth in 2023. The expedition produced the largest known collection of such remains on the sea floor.
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abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
Goblin shark filmed in the wild twice, study confirms
Researchers recorded the deep-sea species on video in two locations in the Pacific Ocean. The sightings mark the first peer-reviewed confirmation of live goblin sharks in their natural habitat.
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thehindubusinessline.comscience7 days ago
Deep-Sea Supergiant Isopods Survive Years Without Food via Bacterial Gene
@Nature reported that supergiant isopods reach 50 centimetres and endure long fasts thanks to a metabolism gene acquired from bacteria. The findings appear in a 2026 Cell study.
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The Independentscience7 days ago
ROV Footage Shows Two Live Goblin Sharks at Record Depths in Pacific
Remotely operated vehicles recorded the species at 1,237 metres near Jarvis Island in 2019 and at 1,997 metres in the Tonga Trench in 2024. Both sightings were published in the Journal of Fish Biology.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience7 days ago
Researchers Document Deepest Known Whale Graveyard in Indian Ocean
Scientists mapped five whale carcass sites up to 23,000 feet deep in the southeastern Indian Ocean. The bones date back as far as 5.3 million years and support communities of marine life.
gizmodo.comscience8 days ago
Goblin shark filmed alive in natural habitat for first time
Scientists recorded the deep-sea goblin shark in the Tonga Trench in 2024 and near Jarvis Island in 2019. The sightings set new depth records and expand the known range of the species.
themarketherald.com.auworld9 days ago
Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms Two Live Goblin-Shark Sightings in Central Pacific
Two separate deep-sea sightings, one in 2019 and one in 2024, have been verified in a Journal of Fish Biology study published June 12, 2026.
Usa Todayscience9 days ago
Goblin sharks filmed at new depths near Jarvis Island and Tonga Trench
Researchers recorded the species alive in its habitat for the first time, extending its known range and depth limits. The findings appear in a new Journal of Fish Biology study.
nypost.comworld9 days ago
World's Largest Known Whale Graveyard Found in Indian Ocean at Record Depth
@CBSNews reported that researchers located nearly 500 whale skeletons along a 1,200-kilometer corridor in the Diamantina Fracture Zone at depths up to 7,000 meters. The find, published in Nature on 11 June 2026, includes fossils dating back 5.3 million years.
forbes.comscience9 days ago
Video of Live Goblin Sharks Recorded in Central Pacific at Record Depth
Australian and Hawaiian researchers recorded live goblin sharks at two central Pacific sites, expanding the species’ known range and setting a new depth record.
Nbc Newsworld10 days ago
Scientists Map Deepest Known Whale Graveyard in Indian Ocean
@NBCNews reported that researchers identified five carcass sites and fossils spanning the largest, deepest and oldest whale graveyard found to date, located up to 23,000 feet below the surface.
New Scientistscience10 days ago
Student photograph of northern bald ibis migration wins Nature 2026 photography competition
A student captured an image of a conservation team guiding northern bald ibis during their 2,800-kilometre migration from Germany to Spain. The photograph took first place in Nature's 2026 Scientist at Work competition.
Euronewsscience10 days ago
Scientists Identify Deepest Known Whale Graveyard in Indian Ocean
Researchers located five whale carcass sites and numerous fossils at seven kilometres depth during 2023 submersible expeditions. The site contains bones dating back as far as 5.3 million years and supports communities of jellyfish, tubeworms, brittle stars, sea cucumbers, squat l…
science11 days ago
Researchers Identify 149 New Marine Species Near Christmas and Cocos Islands
Scientists catalogued at least 149 previously unknown marine species from deep waters around the Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Specimens were collected during two voyages in 2021 and 2022 aboard the research vessel Investigator.
earther.gizmodo.comworld11 days agoUpdated
Chinese Researchers Document 485 Whale Skeletons Across 1,200 km of Deep Indian Ocean Seafloor
Researchers catalogued the remains along a 1,200-kilometer corridor at depths reaching 7,000 meters. The site includes both recent whale falls and fossils dating back 5.3 million years.
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nypost.comscience17 days ago
Fossilized Cephalopod Jaws from 72 Million Years Ago Suggest Some Large Predatory Squid-Like Species Inhabited Late Cretaceous Seas
Researchers identified two species of large cephalopods from fossil jaws found in Japan and Canada. The larger species may have reached 62 feet in length.
nationalpost.comai19 days ago
Semi-Automated System Detects Cleaner Fish Interactions With 90% Accuracy but 15% False Positive Rate
A new semi-automated method using DeepLabCut tracked and classified cleaning interactions between Labroides dimidiatus and Acanthurus leucosternon in laboratory trials. The approach reduced manual video review by 75%.
Ars Technicatechnology20 days ago
Research Details Prehistoric Mining, Octopus Species, Cat Behavior
Ars Technica reported on five scientific studies published in May covering prehistoric copper smelting, neural wiring in singing mice, a newly identified octopus species, acoustic properties of slapsticks, and mathematical patterns in abstract art.
science20 days ago
Heat stress disrupts coral ventilation systems, study finds
Research shows rising water temperatures interfere with the microscopic structures corals use to move water and remove waste. The findings detail how prolonged exposure can lead to system failure and tissue damage.
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indianexpress.comscience23 days ago
Sea Cucumber Tube Feet Survive Over Three Years After Detachment
A Ph.D. student described how detached tube feet from the sea cucumber Psolus fabricii remained intact in seawater for more than three years. The observation contrasts with the rapid decomposition of lizard tails after they detach.
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Forbesfinance23 days ago
Researchers Document Patchy Pigmentation in Deep-Sea Sevengill Shark
A sharpnose sevengill shark caught off Puerto Rico showed irregular dark, pale, and pigment-free patches. The specimen weighed 37 percent less than expected and had a liver with 70 percent lower lipid content than normal individuals.
Wiredscience25 days ago
New Octopus Species Identified in Galápagos Deep Sea
Researchers have formally described a golf-ball-sized blue octopus found nearly 6,000 feet below the surface near Darwin Island. The species, named Microeledone galapagensis, was first observed in 2015.
Wiredscience25 days ago
New Octopus Species Described from Galapagos Deep Sea
A golf-ball-sized blue octopus collected in 2015 near Darwin Island has been formally named as a new species. Researchers used CT scans to examine the specimen without dissection.
rte.ieworld26 days ago
Scientists Identify New Blue Octopus Species Near Galapagos Islands
Researchers from the Charles Darwin Foundation found a previously unknown octopus species at approximately 5,900 feet near Darwin Island. The discovery was confirmed through CT scans and published in the journal Zootaxa.
news.sky.comscience29 days ago
Loggerhead turtles dance when anticipating food in magnetic field test
Researchers observed loggerhead turtles performing spontaneous movements when food was expected. The behavior was used to examine whether the animals can associate specific magnetic signatures with feeding locations.
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Forbesfinance29 days ago
Genetic Study Questions Traditional Shark Family Tree
A new analysis of cartilaginous fish genomes found conflicting signals on whether frilled and cow sharks belong inside or outside the main shark group. The preprint posted to bioRxiv examined 48 species and produced different trees depending on the genomic regions analyzed.
Wiredscience29 days ago
Study Identifies Golden Orb Found in Gulf of Alaska as Anemone Cuticle
A study awaiting peer review concludes that a golden orb discovered on the ocean floor is the detached cuticle of Relicanthus daphneae. DNA analysis showed a 99.9 percent match to the rare deep-sea anemone.
winnipegfreepress.comworld32 days ago
Two Humpback Whales Set Records for Crossings Between Australia and Brazil
Scientists identified two humpback whales that each traveled roughly 9,000 miles between breeding sites in Australia and Brazil, setting new distance records for the species. Researchers analyzed more than 19,000 images collected over four decades to confirm the journeys.
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usatoday.comworld33 days ago
Humpback Whale Traveled 15,100 km Between Brazil and Australia
A humpback whale first photographed off Brazil in 2003 was identified in Australia in September 2025. Researchers documented the sighting as the longest recorded distance between two observations of the same individual.
The Independentworld33 days ago
Two Humpback Whales Cross Between Australia and Brazil
Scientists identified two humpback whales that each swam between breeding sites in eastern Australia and Brazil. The journeys covered more than 9,000 miles and are the longest recorded for the species.
vancouversun.comworld33 days ago
Research Links Low Rumbles Near Alaska Lighthouse to Humpback Whales
Scientists identified humpback whale sounds as the source of low-frequency rumbles heard for decades near the Five Finger Lighthouse in southeast Alaska. The study was led by biologist Fred Sharpe of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute.
Science Newsscience34 days ago
New Ghost Pipefish Species Discovered Near Australia
Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of ghost pipefish in shallow waters near Australia. The fish features shaggy filaments and a long snout that resemble a character from a children's television program.
interestingengineering.comscience34 days ago
Underwater Robot Uses Autonomous Method to Study Coral Reef Life
A study describes an autonomous system that lets an underwater robot locate and track marine species on coral reefs. The approach focuses on characterizing biodiversity in areas such as Joel's Shoal.
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ndtv.comfinance40 days ago
Titan Triggerfish Aggressively Approached and Bit Tiger Sharks in All Ten Documented Encounters at Fuvahmulah Atoll
Divers recorded ten separate interactions in which the much smaller titan triggerfish approached, bit or chased tiger sharks, which retreated each time. The encounters occurred both near and away from provisioning sites at one of the world's largest tiger shark aggregations. Forb…
defector.comscience41 days ago
Remora Fish Observed Entering Manta Rays' Cloaca for Protection
Researchers documented remoras entering the cloaca of manta rays in seven instances between 2010 and 2025. The behavior, called cloacal diving, occurred across all three manta ray species in three ocean basins. A study published on Monday in the journal Ecology and Evolution repo…
The Guardianscience42 days ago
Researchers Document Rare Humpback Whale Jaw-Gaping Behaviour During Migration
Citizen scientists captured footage of humpback whales performing a jaw-gaping display during their annual migration along Australia's coast. A Macquarie University study of 66 whales suggests the behaviour may serve as a social display rather than feeding. The behaviour has been…
theconversation.comscience42 days ago
Pilot Whales Increase Call Volume to Overcome Shipping Noise in Strait of Gibraltar
Researchers recorded calls from 23 long-finned pilot whales in the Strait of Gibraltar and found the animals raise the volume of some vocalizations in response to vessel noise ranging from 79 to 144 decibels. The study, published May 7 2026 in the Journal of Experimental Biology,…
sbs.com.auscience43 days ago
Hundreds of Thousands of Sea Creatures Strand Along West Coast Beaches
Scientists expressed surprise at the mass stranding of sea creatures along the West Coast this week. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans filed a report on the event. The scale of the phenomenon has drawn widespread attention from researchers.
Forbesfinance43 days ago
Study Finds Drones Do Not Alter Whale Shark Behavior
Researchers at Murdoch University attached motion-sensing tags to 13 whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef to measure responses to drone flights at altitudes between 10 and 60 meters. The tags recorded swimming effort, tail beat frequency and diving patterns both with and without drones…
theconversation.comscience43 days ago
Australian Reef Survives 22 °C-Weeks of Heat Stress in 2025 Marine Heatwave While Nearby Reefs Suffered Major Coral Death
Coral reefs at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands off Western Australia showed almost no signs of bleaching or mortality after experiencing extreme marine heat stress that killed up to 60 percent of corals at Ningaloo Reef and devastated reefs globally. Researchers found survival rates…
Usa Todayscience46 days ago
Velella Velella Washes Ashore Along Pacific Coast Beaches in Spring Aggregation
Dense aggregations of the blue, sail-bearing hydrozoans appeared in late April 2026 after a record-breaking warm winter marked by marine heat waves. Scientists noted the spectacle while urging citizen reports through the iNaturalist app to improve understanding and predictability…
nationalobserver.comworld49 days ago
North Atlantic Right Whales Record 23 New Calves in Recent Season, Highest Since 2009
North Atlantic right whales saw 23 new calves born during the calving season that ended in mid-April, marking the fourth highest number on record and the most since 2009. Three of the mothers were first-timers, including two at age 10. Conservation efforts have contributed to the…
Newsweekworld59 days ago
NOAA Identifies Mysterious Golden Orb as Remnant of Giant Deep-Sea Anemone
Scientists have determined that a golden object discovered in the Gulf of Alaska in 2023 is the remnant base of a Relicanthus daphneae anemone. The four-inch-wide structure, found at a depth of 3,250 meters, consists of dead tissue once anchoring the creature to the seafloor. Det…
bbc.comscience62 days ago
Photographers Document Record 304 Humpback Whales in One Day Off South Africa
Photographers Monique and Chris Fallows captured images of 304 individual humpback whales in a single day off South Africa's west coast in December 2025. This sighting represents the highest number of large whales identified in one day, according to the photographers. The event h…
thehindu.comworld62 days agoUpdated
Humpback Whale Timmy Stranded in Baltic Sea as Rescue Efforts Continue
A humpback whale nicknamed Timmy has been trapped near Germany's island of Poel since March 2026, with multiple rescue attempts failing to guide it back to deeper waters. The animal shows signs of distress and a skin condition due to low salinity. Public interest has led to lives…
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news.sky.comworld66 days ago
Efforts Underway to Rescue Humpback Whale Stranded in Baltic Sea Near Germany
A male humpback whale has been stranded multiple times off the northern coast of Germany since last month. A new rescue attempt has started despite concerns about its chances of success and potential risks to the animal.
Euronewsscience70 days ago
Stranded Humpback Whale in Bay of Wismar Faces Uncertain Fate as Biologists Plan Autopsy
A humpback whale stranded in the Bay of Wismar has prompted discussions among marine biologists about rescue efforts. Officials in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are considering a minimally invasive method to mobilize the animal using underwater recordings of whale songs. Research…
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Exploration of Sand Dollars in Florida and California Aquarium
A CBS News report details a search for sand dollars in Florida led by correspondent Martha Teichner and naturalist Kristen Williams. The segment also includes a visit to the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Viewers learn about the charact…
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UK Student Iestyn Morgan Freedives at Night to Document Marine Life off Wales Coast
Iestyn Morgan, a 21-year-old geography student from Pembrokeshire, Wales, uses freediving to film nocturnal marine species off the UK coast and shares the videos on TikTok. He encounters species such as squid, garfish, cuttlefish, stingrays, and cat sharks during night dives.