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Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...
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 ...
How Sea Lions' Fish Theft in San Diego Defies Normal Predator Behavior: The Science Behind Their Unusual Stealing TacticsCalifornia sea lions are cleverly stealing catches from fishermen off San Diego. This behavior is not random but a learned adaptation. With...
Maine’s Lobster Decline Reveals a Climate and Fishery CrisisAmerican lobster landings in the Gulf of Maine have significantly declined, with catches falling to their lowest point since 2008. This tre...
How a Simple 'Thumbs Up' Gesture Protects Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals Against Human DisturbanceHawaiis rare monk seals are making a comeback. Beachgoers can help protect these endangered marine animals. A simple rule of thumb guides p...
Tragedy off America's oldest seaport claims 7 lives as fishing boat sinks in frigid watersA fishing boat named Lily Jean sank off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Seven people lost their lives in the marine disaster. The s...
Trump administration proposes major cuts to NOAA; may end climate researchThe Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to NOAA’s mission, aiming to eliminate its climate research efforts and redirect foc...
Scientists in U.S. harried by Trump cuts turn towards EuropeAmidst U.S. research funding cuts under President Trump, European nations are actively seeking to attract displaced American academics. Sci...
Right whale is found entangled off New England in a devastating year for the vanishing speciesA North Atlantic right whale was discovered entangled in the rope off New England, adding to the challenges faced by the endangered species...
As Earth overheats, scientists test way to repel Sun's raysBrightening clouds is one of several ideas to push solar energy back into space -- sometimes called solar radiation modification, solar geo...
India to demand faster inspection of pharma firms by USFDA; raise export regulations at TPF on FridayThe Indian side will also raise the issue of reinstating the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) status to India, the official said.
Warmer oceans blamed for disappearance of billions of Alaska's Snow crabsRising ocean temperatures in Alaska's Bering Sea have caused a disappearance of snow crabs, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospher...
On an Alaskan island, a US mayor Patrick Pletnikoff fights for fur seals - and a new future
Conservation success or pests? Seals spark passionate debate
Global warming is killing fish in Arabian Sea, say Hyderabad ocean scientists
Warming turning major sea turtle population female: StudyWarming temperatures are turning one of the world's largest sea turtle populations in Australia's Great Barrier Reef almost entirely female...
Mobile advisory app a hit among fishermenA study conducted by the CMFRI in 13 fishermen societies in Maharashtra has found that the fishermen could save up to 30% of fuel consumpti...
Massive extinct volcano discovered beneath Pacific OceanScientists, at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), on a seafloor mapping mission found a new seamount near the Johnson Atoll in the Paci...