In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food websOld canned salmon from Alaska reveals a significant increase in parasitic worms. Scientists studied cans dating back to 1979. This rise in ...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Faroe Islands whale hunt: Over 700 dolphins and whales killed in annual grind tradition sparks global outrageThe Faroe Islands witnessed a mass killing of over 700 whales and dolphins in a traditional hunt. This ancient practice, known as the 'grin...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.11 AM IST
Did you know sea otters have a personal favorite rock they keep forever? Here's the surprisingly sweet reason whySea otters are highly intelligent marine mammals known for their unique survival skills and playful nature. One of their most fascinating b...
15 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Eyes the size of a pizza and longer than a bus - the ocean's most mysterious monster just showed up in Western Australia and scientists are stunnedScientists found signs of a giant squid in deep waters near Western Australia using DNA in seawater. The study also showed many unknown sea...
06 May, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Whale Culture Is Real: They Pass Down Traditions Across Generations, Creating Cultural Systems in the OceanWhales exhibit intelligence and create cultures passed down through generations. These learned behaviors include unique migration patterns,...
04 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Mother and calf humpback whale milk feeding viral video: Is it real or fake? Here's milk properties, fat content, composition, daily production and mother’s weight lossMother and calf humpback whale milk feeding viral video gained attention after an underwater clip sparked discussion about whale feeding sc...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
‘Sammy the Seal’ surprises motorists after blocking traffic on Mornington Peninsula Road and then this happenedA sleeping seal named Sammy caused a charming traffic delay on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, bringing vehicles to a standstill on Point ...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Adorable baby seal surfs alongside San Diego surfers, raising concerns for its safetySurfing enthusiasts in San Diego experienced an unforgettable sight when a baby seal joined them on their waves. The incident was captured ...
11 Jul, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
Dugong: Sea cow that inspired mermaid tales declared extinct in ChinaDugongs are quite gentle animals that are rarely seen grazing on seagrass and swimming gracefully through the ocean. Researchers interviewe...
24 Aug, 2022, 07.42 PM IST
Masks and gloves are saving lives - and causing pollutionThe Pacific Beach Coalition recently noticed a dramatic increase in discarded PPE on beaches in and around the city of Pacifica, south of S...
24 Mar, 2021, 09.02 PM IST
Conservation success or pests? Seals spark passionate debate05 Oct, 2020, 12.28 PM IST
- Why marine animals are more vulnerable to man-made pesticides
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Marine mammals such as dolphins, manatees, seals and whales, which evolved to make water their primary habitat, los...
13 Aug, 2018, 06.27 PM IST
World's rarest marine species may go extinct in a year: Report21 May, 2017, 05.47 PM IST
Dugongs on brink of extinction, poaching continues in IndiaThe Union government's Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) on Wednesday declared that dugongs among t...
12 Jul, 2015, 02.57 AM IST
Greens hail ministry of environment and forests move to protect dolphinsNGOs and marine biologists have welcomed the directive of the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) to state governments not to allow ...
23 May, 2013, 02.12 PM IST
Conservationists hail decision to ban dolphineriumsAnimal conservationists have hailed the central government's decision to ban dolphineriums in India, even as several states had been gearin...
18 May, 2013, 06.30 PM IST
- Oceans too noisy for whales
A report by a leading animal welfare group says that levels of noise in the world's oceans are causing serious problems for whales, dolphin...
16 Sep, 2008, 12.00 AM IST