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Two-headed rays rarely
Oceanography

Two-headed rays rarely

The polluted marine environment has little impact on the life of ocean creatures, including the birth of a small stingray.

December 17, 2018
Dolphins can call each other's names
Oceanography

Dolphins can call each other's names

The team at the University of St Andrews in Scotland found more evidence that dolphins know to use their own signals to report and receive feedback to individuals in the…

December 17, 2018
India recognizes dolphins as human rights
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.

December 17, 2018
Sea fish are descendants of river fish?
Oceanography

Sea fish are descendants of river fish?

New research in the US has shown that marine fish are now evolving from freshwater fish. Scientists believe that this is why the ocean accounts for 75% of the Earth's su…

December 17, 2018