Oceanography
Peru strives to protect the rays that weigh up to two tons
The giant manta sting caught attention in April last year when a fisherman in northern Peru accidentally caught an individual weighing 900kg.
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Oceanography
Detecting some species of coral adapted to climate change
When seawater is continuously heated, scientists have observed events of coral bleaching at a greater and more frequent level. Ecologists worry that climate change can m…
Oceanography
The most diverse worm species on the ocean floor
With over 10,000 different species on the ocean floor, many silk worms become champions of species diversity. This strange creature has survived the greatest extinction…
Oceanography
Gray whales with a record long migration distance of 10.880 km
According to a study by American scientists published in the journal Biology Letters on April 14, a gray whale named Varvara lives in the Pacific Northwest waters that h…
Oceanography
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.
Oceanography
Japan: Finned whales are about to become extinct
Environmental experts say the finned whales are in danger of extinction due to hunting from Iceland and exported to Japan as food for noble dogs.
Oceanography
Caribbean coral is in danger of extinction
Conservationists warn that the area of coral living in Caribbean is only 10% compared to before. Coral reefs in this area grow very little and risk being completely de…
Oceanography
Orange clownfish are about to become extinct
The Center for Biodiversity, based in Arizona, has asked the federal government to consider giving orange clownfish and seven other species of rock perch that live on co…
Oceanography
Half-hearted conservation cannot save Maui dolphins
This was confirmed by the International Fund for Nature Protection (WWF) right after the New Zealand Government announced a series of solutions to save the Maui dolphin…
Oceanography
Seals of film production in the United States
Some Hawaiian fishermen accuse seals of sea lion, a marine animal facing the threat of extinction, stealing their fish in large numbers. In addition, public opinion is b…
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 can become extinct due to climate change
Researchers at Duke University in the United States have found that ice in the breeding area of this seal is decreasing by about 6% per decade over the past 30 years.
Oceanography
Find the 'hot' fish living in Antarctica
Scientists have discovered 'hot' fish living in Antarctica for millions of years. It is a fish that has the ability to naturally produce antifreeze in the blood naturall…
Oceanography
Malaysia looks for commercial sea cucumber farming methods
A team of researchers from the University of Malaysian Science (USM) has found a new way to grow sea cucumbers for commercial purposes, contributing to saving this speci…
Oceanography
Sea turtles are about to become extinct?
In a statement (September 29), the World Animal Conservation Organization said that sea turtles living in marine areas of countries such as India, Bangladesh, and Sri La…