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Boston.com
6 days ago
US news

Cruise ship sails into New York City port with 44-foot dead whale across its bow

The MSC Cruises ship arrived at the Port of Brooklyn with a 44-foot dead sei whale caught on its bow. [ more ]
BKReader
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Cruise Ship Sailed Into Brooklyn With Whale on Bow

The importance of conducting necropsies on endangered species found on ships. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

'Pizza-sized' creatures are close to extinction - but now there's hope, aquarium says

Sea star wasting syndrome decimated 95% of sunflower sea star population in 2013.
Collaboration among multiple organizations led to the successful cross-fertilization of sunflower sea stars. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

44-Foot Whale Found Dead on Bow of Cruise Ship Coming Into New York

Cruise ship found carrying deceased 44-foot-long sei whale; authorities conducting investigation into collision. [ more ]
Nature
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

I strive to make the Great Barrier Reef more resilient to heat stress

Enhancing coral-reef heat tolerance through evolving symbionts can help corals adapt to warming waters and potentially withstand future heat stress. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Many pilot whales die, dozens rescued after mass stranding in Australia

Mass strandings of pilot whales are not uncommon, with reasons unknown but possibly related to social behavior and human factors. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Australia's Great Barrier Reef hit by mass coral bleaching

Warming seas threaten coral reefs
Corals can recover from bleaching if temperatures cool [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Hordes of pelicans take over a California beach. 'You couldn't even see the sand'

Thousands of pelicans have taken over La Jolla's Children's Pool due to the abundance of fish and the protected marine environment.
The pelicans are likely attracted to La Jolla for food, and their presence is a sign of a successful conservation effort. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Humpback whale caught in fishing rope dramatically freed by lifeboat volunteers

Lifeboat volunteers freed entangled humpback whale off Cornwall coast.
Whale identified as Ivy was distressed and trapped in crab or lobster pot lines.
Global warming may impact whale migration and food sources. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Environment

Extreme Heat Toasted the Caribbean's Corals

Caribbean coral reefs suffered severe bleaching due to record-breaking heatwave.
Some corals are still in recovery months after the water temperatures cooled. [ more ]
www.montereyherald.com
2 months ago
Environment

Pacific Fishery Management Council considering closures to protect deep-sea habitats

Deep-sea coral protection proposed in Monterey Bay
Fishing impacts on deep-sea corals analyzed by Pacific Fishery Management Council [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

The Science behind Humpback Whales' Eerie Songs

Whales' songs captured public attention in the 1970s with 'Songs of the Humpback Whale' album by biologist Roger Payne
Scientists have made progress in understanding how humpback and other baleen whales produce unique sounds and the impact of noise pollution on their communication [ more ]
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