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84% of the world fish is contaminated with mercury
Oceanography

84% of the world fish is contaminated with mercury

The Maine State Institute for Biodiversity Research (USA) has reported that up to 84% of fish worldwide contain a significant amount of mercury to human health, accordin…

December 17, 2018
Whales are capable of mimicking human voices
Oceanography

Whales are capable of mimicking human voices

American and Canadian oceanographers have discovered a white whale, living in the ocean area near California state, capable of mimicking human voices.

December 17, 2018
Penguins die in mass in Brazil
Oceanography

Penguins die in mass in Brazil

The Brazilian Coast and Oceanic Center (CECLIMAR) announces that veterinarians are investigating the cause of 512 Magellenic penguins dying on the coast between Tramanda…

December 17, 2018
Seals of film production in the United States
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…

December 17, 2018
Seals can become extinct due to climate change
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.

December 17, 2018
Giant river shrimp image
Oceanography

Giant river shrimp image

With a body length of 13 cm, giant river shrimp in the US has twice the size of normal river shrimp.

December 17, 2018
New hope for marine ecosystems
Oceanography

New hope for marine ecosystems

Scientists have collaborated on a shocking assessment of the state of the marine fish and marine ecosystems.

December 17, 2018
'Death zone' reappears in the United States
Oceanography

'Death zone' reappears in the United States

Off the west coast of the US, the dead zone continues to expand, the lack of oxygen regularly kills or repels life in this area. Researchers believe that

December 17, 2018
Catching extremely rare albino fish
Oceanography

Catching extremely rare albino fish

Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA, the ratfish originating from prehistoric times is recognized as the first perfect albino fish ever discovered. The probability of…

December 17, 2018
The wreck found 139 years ago in Alaska
Oceanography

The wreck found 139 years ago in Alaska

A team of divers found the remains of the US ship Torrent sunk off the coast of Alaska 139 years ago. The Torrent ship carrying 155 passengers was hit by coral and sunk…

December 17, 2018