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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...
In 2015, scientists released fluorescent dye into Florida’s Silver River: Here’s what they discoveredA 2015 University of Florida experiment used five gallons of fluorescent dye to track water movement through a 5.1-mile section of Florida’...
Some Fish Hide Inside Sea Cucumbers: Scientists Say the Reason Is Surprisingly PracticalCertain small fish, like pearlfish, have evolved a bizarre survival strategy by taking refuge inside sea cucumbers. These fish enter throug...
Is the world's largest iceberg on verge of triggering an ecological catastrophe? Scientists sound alarm with penguins on the frontlineThe world’s largest iceberg, A23a, is now near the British island of South Georgia. The iceberg threatens the marine ecosystem by damaging ...
Why the Navy wants to sink INS Cuddalore off PuducherryIn a couple of months, the decommissioned minesweeper will be sunk in the waters 7km off the Puducherry coast to become India’s first under...
Depletion of Sea Cucumbers endangers marine eco systemSea Cucumber, or Holothurians, are marine animals with a leathery skin and an elongated body. They are found on the sea floor.