Oceanography
The first two gray whales were discovered
Mexican scientists first discovered a pair of conjoined twin gray whales drifting to the coast of the country.
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The risk of extinction of the gray back whale because of beer
A brewery in Iceland is planning to launch a beer made of gray back whale.
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Sharks can live for more than 70 years
Recent research by American scientists shows that white sharks can live more than 70 years, more than three times the highest life recorded so far.
Oceanography
The world's largest coral reef will be wiped out in 2100
Natural heritage areas such as the Great Barrier Reef are unable to withstand the effects of increased temperatures.
Oceanography
More than 180 species of fish are glowing enchanting in the sea
On January 9, scientists at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, USA (AMNH) announced the discovery of more than 180 species of
Oceanography
Ancient sharks migrate to lay eggs
UPI news agency quoted Professor Lauren Sallan that the journey into the sea to reproduce and shark to return to freshwater environment is very rare.
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Lobster is named after Nelson Mandela
A newly discovered crustacean named Munidopsis mandelai to honor South African leader Nelson Mandela.
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Giant squid in Japan
A giant 4m long squid was discovered by fishermen on the coast of Japan, inside the fishing net.
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Dozens of whales are stranded on the coast of New Zealand
On January 14, at least 13 naval whales were stranded on the remote coast of Farewell Spit, New Zealand's South Island region.
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Nearly extinct sharks are sold in fish markets
Many large sharks, including the once extinct species, are sold in a fish market of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Oceanography
Penguins, marine statues cram at the beach
Thousands of penguins and marine statues create crowded and noisy scenes when they appear on the southern Atlantic beach during the breeding season.
Oceanography
Strange transparent creatures found in New Zealand
A fisherman in New Zealand was extremely surprised when he picked up a transparent creature on the sea.
Oceanography
Dolphins kill themselves because of losing children
Japanese fishermen have completed the killing of 250 spearhead dolphins, which are cornered in a bay in Taiji for meat.
Oceanography
Giant squid is back in Japan
A squid longer than three meters long was discovered in Japan, not long after another giant squid was taken ashore.
Oceanography
Exotic purple-blue emperor crab in Japan
A crab with a lavender-like purple color was discovered in a red emperor crab shipment in Japan on January 18.