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alternet.orgfinance4 days ago
Great White Shark Videotaped Eating Humpback Whale Carcass Off Rhode Island
@CBSNews reported that researchers recorded an 8-foot great white shark feeding on a 40-foot dead humpback whale near Block Island. The whale later washed ashore covered in shark bites.
abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
Seven shark attacks recorded in U.S. waters so far in 2026
Beach season has only recently begun, yet seven shark attacks, including one fatality, have already occurred in U.S. waters this year. Sightings have increased along both coasts, and experts attribute the trend to recovering seal populations and warming ocean temperatures.
sbs.com.auworld9 days ago
Norfolk Island corals face disease, El Niño and approved dredging
Researchers report rising coral disease on Norfolk Island linked to runoff. Federal approvals allow dredging near Kingston Pier later this year.
The Independentworld12 days ago
119-Year-Old Whale Skeleton Returns to Hull Maritime Museum
The 40-foot specimen was reinstalled this week after conservation work. The museum plans to reopen in August following a six-year refurbishment.
theolivepress.espolitics23 days ago
Elderly Woman Bitten by Pufferfish Prompts Greek Review of Bounty Scheme
An elderly woman needed stitches after a silver-cheeked pufferfish bit her at Varkiza this week. Greek authorities are considering a bounty system already used in Cyprus.
680news.comworld39 days ago
Canada Ends Beluga Captivity by Relocating 30 Marineland Whales to Spain and U.S. Facilities
The federal fisheries ministry said all whales will leave Canada, ending captivity in the country. Permits require final health checks before transport.
science40 days ago
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.
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Gray 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.comscience65 days ago
Study 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…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience92 days ago
Mantis 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…