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EU countries allow sharks to be used for research
Oceanography

EU countries allow sharks to be used for research

European Union (EU) countries have agreed to allow quota-based shark fishing in deep waters to help scientists more accurately determine the status and quantity of the r…

December 17, 2018
The world's largest coral reef is dying
Oceanography

The world's largest coral reef is dying

Recent statistics have shown that nearly 70% of shallow coral species at the northern point of the Great Barrier Reef are bleached.

December 17, 2018
Coral is the longest living animal on Earth
Oceanography

Coral is the longest living animal on Earth

After studying the genome of corals, scientists from Penn State University, the US Fisheries Agency and Dial Cordy & Associates service company, showed that they are cap…

December 17, 2018
For the first time, the species of
Oceanography

For the first time, the species of

For the first time in history, researchers have found evidence of pollinators of aquatic ecosystems and that they work like bees on the ground.

December 17, 2018
Why is octopus blood green?
Oceanography

Why is octopus blood green?

Octopus is a surprisingly complex creature with 500 million neurons on its head and body, capable of planning, deducing and predicting motion.

December 17, 2018
Looking at species of sea fish,
Oceanography

Looking at species of sea fish,

This extremely rare species of marine fish in Vietnam is called crested salmon, a benthic creature with a super-distinctive appearance.

December 17, 2018