A URI study using millions of animal photos revealed some surprising behavior
Researchers collected images of 445 different species and the data could redefine how some animals are classified.
11 Animals With a Sixth Sense Humans Will Never Have
We might have big brains and fancy gadgets, but some animals are wired with senses straight out of a sci-fi script. We're ...
New guide seeks to advance DNA library of marine species
A team of scientists has created a new guide to advance standards for collecting and cataloging DNA from marine species, ...
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The blobfish: 'World's ugliest animal' named fish of the year in New Zealand
The blobfish, described as the world's ugliest ... mascot of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society. It has a bulbous head, and loose, flabby skin, and lives in the deep sea, mainly off the ...
The most important part of the ocean you’ve never heard of
The Saya de Malha Bank is one of the world’s largest seagrass fields and the planet’s most important carbon sinks. It faces ...
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Nasa's SWOT satellite unveils most detailed ocean floor map yet: Watch
offers unprecedented insights into the world's underwater landscapes. While ship-based sonar has provided direct measurements of only 25% of the ocean floor, SWOT's satellite data bridges the gap, ...
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Hidden ocean world under glacier may be centuries old
A previously hidden under-sea ecosystem has been revealed after an iceberg broke away from the George VI Ice Shelf, a massive glacier on the Antarctic ice sheet. Researchers from Schmidt Ocean ...
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Biologging: Animals are recording human impact on the ocean
“But due to technological and economic constraints, there are many observation gaps and some areas are inaccessible to humans, such as under sea ice or during harsh weather.” Understanding how these ...
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Octopus spotted riding on top of world's fastest shark
Shortfin mako sharks are the fastest shark species in the world, reaching top speeds of up to 46 mph (74 km/h). They can grow as long as 12 feet (3.7 m) and weigh as much as 1,200 pounds (545 ...
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‘Decade of inaction’: Climate pollution, hotter Coral Sea causes $1.2bn cyclone clean-up bill
“Climate pollution from coal, oil and gas means the world’s oceans are absorbing vast amounts of excess heat with devastating consequences that are now unfolding,” Professor Karoly said.
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Marine animals help solve ocean issues
such as under sea ice or during harsh weather." In addition, it is often difficult to understand the influence different factors have on individual animals, thus making the development of targeted ...
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Blobfish overcomes notoriety as ‘world’s ugliest animal’ to win New Zealand’s ‘fish of the year’
Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the world’s ugliest animal. But now it has been voted New Zealand’s “fish of the year” in a competition aimed at raising awareness of ...