Researchers record images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
(Wed, 24 Jul 2024)
Researchers have captured what they believe is the first ever video of a shark or any large marine animal being struck by a boat.
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Whale shark tracked for record-breaking four years
(Wed, 24 Jul 2024)
Researchers have been tracking a 26-foot endangered whale shark -- named 'Rio Lady' -- with a satellite transmitter for more than four years -- a record for whale sharks and one of the longest
tracking endeavors for any species of shark.
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Whale remains tracked to highlight sustainable disposal benefits
(Tue, 09 Jul 2024)
A new study highlights the sustainable, cultural and ecosystem benefits of offshore removal or decomposition of whale remains. The study tracked the remains of a humpback whale that was intercepted
before washing up on the shoreline, then repositioned 30km offshore and fitted with a satellite tag that tracked its position as it drifted with the wind and currents for 6 days before falling to the
seabed.
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Dolphins with elevated mercury levels in Florida and Georgia
(Thu, 13 Jun 2024)
Scientists found elevated mercury levels in dolphins in the U.S. Southeast. The highest levels were found in dolphins in Florida's St. Joseph and Choctawhatchee Bays. Researchers study dolphins
because they are considered a sentinel species for oceans and human health. Like us, they are high up in the food chain, live long lives, and share certain physiological traits. Some of their diet is
most vulnerable to mercury pollution and is also eaten by people.
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Pacific coast gray whales have gotten 13% shorter in the past 20-30 years, Oregon State study finds
(Wed, 12 Jun 2024)
Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the Pacific Northwest coast have undergone a significant decline in body length since around the year 2000, a new study found.
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