Oceanography
Why can dolphins just sleep, just ... swim?
The dolphin only sleeps with half the brain and the other half controls the activity with the proof that in that state they can still swim in a counterclockwise directio…
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Oceanography
How is dolphin sleep different from humans?
These mammals live in the sea like dolphins or whales, their sleep is very different. Instead of sleeping in a normal way, these animals have a form of sleep called 'slo…
Oceanography
Ocean health is severely declining
According to the new report of the International Program on Ocean Status (IPSO), the health of the world's oceans is severely declining at a faster rate than expected.
Oceanography
India recognizes dolphins as human rights
The Indian Ministry of Environment and Forestry has asked states to ban dolphin parks and ban the use of dolphin species for recreational purposes.
Oceanography
The smallest dolphin on the edge of extinction
Scientists have once again voiced the fact that Maui dolphins, the smallest and rarest among dolphins, are facing extinction. Their only habitat is on New Zealand's west…
Oceanography
Seals die mass at the coast of Kazakhstan
The March 25 investigation found that 35 individuals of Caspi (Pusa caspica) seals died on the Caspian coast near the city of Bautino in southwestern Kazakhstan, trigger…
Oceanography
People are 'killing' the oceans
At the seminar held at Oxford University last week, scientists confirmed the cause of the rapid deterioration of the oceans was due to human activities.
Oceanography
The number of sharks that attacked people in 2010 was a record high
The number of shark attacks around the world in 2010 has been the highest in the last decade.
Oceanography
Korea strengthens whale protection
South Korean officials will tighten rules to combat illegal whaling.
Oceanography
is it too late to save the oceans?
According to a recent study, people are constantly destroying the oceans with many different activities and at different levels of danger.
Oceanography
5 threats to coastal sand dunes
5 threats to the stability of coastal sand dunes: Tourism activities; excessive grazing; invaded by other plants and animals; eroded when sea level rises; golf course, s…
Oceanography
Undersea volcanic activity caused an ancient disaster of extinction
According to a new study, seabed volcanic eruption about 93 million years ago depleted the amount of oxygen in the sea, causing widespread extinction of life in the ocea…
Oceanography
Oil pollution: disturbance of living activities in the ecosystem
Pollution of oil and oil spills even if the concentration of oil in water is only 0.1mg / l can cause death of plankton; greatly affects young offspring and larvae of be…
Oceanography
Whale language is richer than we thought
Humpback whales use up to 35 sounds during communication activities. They also have things