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SEA OTTER FEEDING BEHAVIOR
Science says some sea otters rarely use rocks while others use them for almost every meal, their teeth may explain whySea otters survive largely on marine invertebrates such as sea urchins, crabs, clams, mussels and snails. Getting to that food, however, is...- England used 2 reintroduced beaver pairs to solve flash flooding across a 12km river catchment; the result transformed flood-prone valleys into resilient wetland buffersEurasian beavers returned to the UK after centuries. Then came a five-year trial that reshaped their future, along with the English landsca...
- Psychology says people who change their socks every day may be following a habit their brain rarely thinks aboutPutting on a fresh pair of socks every day does not automatically mean someone is unusually hygienic, disciplined, organized, concerned abo...
- Psychology says there’s a reason some people seem like a different person around different friendsSometimes, the change is genuine. People are not psychologically fixed throughout their lives; their attitudes, habits and ways of relating...
- Science says a dead whale can feed an entire ecosystem for decades, what happens after it reaches the seafloor is extraordinaryThe massive bones of a whale can hold significant amounts of lipid-rich material. In the low-oxygen environment around a whale fall, microo...
- The Other Hormuz: Black Sea blockade threatens a food supply shockCombined Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports are estimated to end up at roughly half what they were last year for the July to September har...
- Since 2017, a dolphin called Bubbles has been seen near Lady Elliot Island; from 2021 to 2025, researchers documented him chasing fish until they regurgitated foodBubbles, a wild bottlenose dolphin, has captivated researchers with his peculiar technique of fishing off the coast of Lady Elliot Island, ...
- In 1980s, sea otters gradually returned to California's coastlines after being nearly extinct. Their return restored kelp forests, reduced carbon emissions and floodingOnce hunted to extinction for their pelts, sea otters gradually returned to the Californian coastlines. Their comeback reduced the sea urch...
- Each female red crab can carry 100,000 eggs to the sea; Christmas Island closes roads and deploys bridges to protect the moon-timed journeyEvery year, millions of red crabs embark on a mesmerizing migration across Christmas Island as the wet season rains commence. Males lead th...
- Yellow bellied sea snake found at California beach: Is it poisonous? What you should do if you encounter the rare snake nearbyA rare yellow-bellied sea snake was spotted at a Southern California beach, prompting questions about its venom and safety. Here is what to...
- How Southern New England wind turbines are turning into artificial reefs where crabs thrive?Once they reach the end stage of their lives, wind turbines could become home to various marine life. Recent reports suggest that wind turb...
- After 400 years, beavers are back in England; 9 dams are estimated to store 3 million litres of water and slow flood flowsBeavers are altering England's waterways by building dams and canals. These structures increase water storage and slow down river flows sig...
- China used a 480m fish bypass channel to solve migratory habitat blockage on a 134km canal; the result transformed fragmented waterways into thriving aquatic corridorsChina’s 480-meter fish bypass is turning an engineering barrier into a route for wildlife. Built alongside a 134-kilometer canal, the passa...
- Oil prices extend losses as fears of Middle East supply disruptions easeOil prices fell further on Thursday, building on losses from the day before, largely influenced by Saudi Arabia's promise of more crude. Re...
- Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routesSaudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes...
- Psychology says people who never leave home without a water bottle may share this behavioral tendencyCarrying a water bottle everywhere does not necessarily mean someone is anxious, overly focused on hydration, exceptionally disciplined or ...
- How 285 reef balls are turning an ocean desert into a thriving ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Placentia BayA team of ocean scientists in Newfoundland and Labrador are turning one ocean dead zone into a thriving marine ecosystem and the live camer...
- Psychology says people who saw the ChatGPT ’80s trend everywhere but still decided to opt out of it aren’t boringA trend often feels exciting at first because it is new and relatively uncommon. But when countless versions of the same aesthetic begin ap...
- Proposed Australian law would let social media users opt out of algorithmsThe proposed legislation would also protect children from content that promotes eating disorders, hostile ideas about women, pornography, c...
- In 1980s, scientists moved 140 sea otters to a California island as an insurance policy; most disappeared, but the population eventually reboundedIn the late 1980s, wildlife officials initiated a relocation effort by moving southern sea otters to San Nicolas Island. Initially, many of...
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