Featured Image Credit: www.geek.com By: Sarah Sharkey A retired chemical engineer had spent his time volunteering at the New England Aquarium. In total, he has spent 7,800 hours at the aquarium helping cephalopods enjoy their environment. He has a gentle way of interacting with these beautiful animals. Although the tentacles on a Pacific octopus are…
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Is Naval Sonar Driving Whales To Suicide?
Featured Image Credit: Deb Price By: Sarah Sharkey Although scientists hypothesized that some whales would beach themselves to die after long exposure to naval sonar, the true reason behind the death was always a mystery. The whales had to endure long noises for extended periods of time, but why was it worth dying over? Recent…
Read MoreRiver Alterations Threaten The Indus Dolphin Population
Featured Image Credit: Zahangir Alom / Marine Mammal Commission / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration By: Sarah Sharkey A recent proposal that suggests straightening the Indus riverbed for a stretch of 180km may affect river dolphins in the area. The proposal was set forth by a large landowner in Sukkur. The government has ordered a…
Read MoreOrcas Are Being Forced Further North By Climate Change
Featured Image Credit: phys.org By: Sarah Sharkey In the cold northern waters of Norway, killer whales are hunting herring. These abundant fish are delicious and packed with calories that the orcas need. Although the herring are abundant, they have been steadily migrating further north each year. Climate change is slowly pushing them towards even chillers…
Read MoreTwo Pygmy Sperm Whales Found On Beach In January
Featured Image Credit: Shore Beach Service Facebook By: Sarah Sharkey On a beach in Hilton Head, South Carolina, two sperms whales washed up in January. The first was found earlier in the year and was deceased. The second was found towards the end of the month. The whale was found by a resident who was…
Read MoreResearchers Set Sail To Explore The Uncharted Waters Of The Indian Ocean
Featured Image Credit: AP Photo/Stephen Barker By: Sarah Sharkey The Indian Ocean is one of the least understood ecosystems on the planet. Although billions of people live in the region, the ocean has been understudied. This expedition hopes to change that. The importance of understanding the Indian Ocean does not just affect the animals that…
Read MoreSeaWorld Comes To The Rescue After Three Dolphins Strand In San Diego
Featured Image Credit: 10 News By: Sarah Sharkey Earlier this year, three dolphins washed ashore on beaches around San Diego County. The dolphins were stranded on three different beaches. The three separate strandings likely happened due to high surf throughout the area. The first dolphin was spotted by swimmers around 8 AM Monday morning. They…
Read MoreThird North Atlantic Right Whale Calf Born This Year!
Featured Image Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission By: Sarah Sharkey The North Atlantic right whale is a species that on the decline. The population was hit extremely hard by whaling decades ago and has never been able to recover. There are fewer than 500 animals left in the population which is a terrifyingly…
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