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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Scientists Find an Alphabet' in Whale Songs

Sperm whales have a rich set of sounds resembling a phonetic alphabet, hinting at complex communication similar to human language. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 days ago
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Massive sea creatures breach off California, video shows. 'I truly will never forget'

Humpback whales fascinated boaters off the coast of California, showcasing their massive size and power in thrilling displays. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
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What are the blue blobs washing up on SoCal beaches? Welcome to Velella velella Valhalla

The mysterious beached Velella velella highlight the significance of tracking and understanding marine ecosystems. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
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Academy of Sciences raising sea stars whose population was devastated during ocean heat wave

Researchers at California Academy of Sciences are raising Sunflower Sea Stars in a lab to rescue them from near extinction.
The disappearance of Sunflower Sea Stars led to the rapid increase in purple sea urchins, causing harm to local kelp forests. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
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New GHOST SHARK with feathery fins discovered 2,500 feet under the sea

Scientists discovered new ghost shark species near Phuket, Thailand after genetic testing.
The new species has distinct features like black, feathery fins and gigantic green eyes. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Discover 100 New Marine Species in New Zealand

Over 100 new species discovered in largely uncharted waters off New Zealand's coast
Importance of exploring and understanding marine ecosystems for sustaining life on Earth [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
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Corals Are Once Again Bleaching En Masse, but Their Fate Isn't Sealed

Mass coral bleaching is a significant threat to coral reefs globally. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
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Australia: 160 pilot whales stranded on western beach DW 04/25/2024

Marine biologists rush to save pilot whales stranded in shallow waters. Tight-knit social bonds lead to mass strandings. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence takes a deep dive in new Venice show

Exploring how art can challenge Western categorizations and expand AI datasets through mythological storytelling at the Venice Biennale. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Shark monitoring system pings California lifeguards. But lack of funds could end program

Tracking juvenile white sharks along California's coastline aids in beach safety and public education.
State-funded program at Cal State Long Beach alerts lifeguards when tagged sharks approach certain state beaches. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Blue jellyfish-like critters arrive in Bay Area. When will they show up on SoCal beaches?

By-the-wind sailors, or Velella velellas, are washing up on Bay Area beaches due to warming waters, with an expected arrival on Southern California beaches soon.
The spike in by-the-wind sailors washing ashore is attributed to warming waters and increased nutrients from human-caused climate change, leading to accelerated reproduction of these creatures. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Hundreds of thousands of tiny sea creatures wash ashore in California. What are they?

Tiny blue velella velella creatures are washing up on California and Oregon beaches.
These creatures are colonies of polyps that resemble Portuguese man o' war but are not jellyfish. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Crabs on cocaine and shrimps on speed: How raw sewage is damaging marine life

Raw sewage in the English Channel contaminates marine species with drugs like cocaine, amphetamines, and MDMA.
The presence of these drugs in the water could impact the behavior of marine life, potentially affecting their responses to danger. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Science

Four New Octopus Species Discovered in the Deep Sea

Scientists have discovered four new species of deep-sea octopuses off the coast of Costa Rica.
The octopuses were found near hydrothermal vents, suggesting they may have evolved to use the warmth from the vents to accelerate the incubation process. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Four New Octopus Species Discovered in the Deep Sea

Scientists have discovered four new species of deep-sea octopuses off the coast of Costa Rica.
The octopuses were found near hydrothermal vents, suggesting they may have evolved to use the warmth from the vents to accelerate the incubation process. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Four New Octopus Species Discovered in the Deep Sea

Scientists have discovered four new species of deep-sea octopuses off the coast of Costa Rica.
The octopuses were found near hydrothermal vents, suggesting they may have evolved to use the warmth from the vents to accelerate the incubation process. [ more ]
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