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Whales drift ashore due to exercises
Oceanography

Whales drift ashore due to exercises

The US Navy plans to strengthen trials of underwater navigation systems with sound waves in the next five years, despite negative warning for whales and dolphins.

December 17, 2018
39 whales die from stranding
Oceanography

39 whales die from stranding

A flock of 39-female pepper whales have died, after being stranded in a remote coastal area in New Zealand.

December 17, 2018
Rare whales drift on American beaches
Oceanography

Rare whales drift on American beaches

Scientists have recently discovered a rare swordfish that drifted on Venice, California state, and is believed to be attacked by sharks.

December 17, 2018
Again, a giant snake fish body appeared
Oceanography

Again, a giant snake fish body appeared

UT San Diego Daily reported that the snake was about 4m long, died, was discovered drifting near Oceanside beach on the afternoon of October 18.

December 17, 2018
Marine animals die massively in Japan
Oceanography

Marine animals die massively in Japan

Hundreds of thorny starfish drifted to a coast in southern Japan in the past few days and scientists thought they were stranded due to lack of food. People discovered mo…

December 17, 2018
Hundreds of mysterious dead dolphins in Peru
Oceanography

Hundreds of mysterious dead dolphins in Peru

From January to now, nearly 900 dolphin carcasses, of which 95% are bottlenose dolphins, continuously drifted to a coast about 170km in northern Peru. Officials suspect…

December 17, 2018