Oceans - Page 19

Basic building blocks of sperm whale language have been uncovered, scientists say

May 7, 2024

Basic building blocks of sperm whale language have been uncovered, scientists say

Scientists studying sperm whales have identified the basic elements of their communication system, potentially paving the way for better protection of the mammals.

Rare storm leads surge of more than 500 baby sea turtles to South African aquarium

May 1, 2024

Rare storm leads surge of more than 500 baby sea turtles to South African aquarium

More than 500 baby sea turtles were left stranded on South African beaches after a rare and powerful storm, prompting their rescue by an aquarium, officials said.

Penguins spotted quickly swimming off the coast

April 29, 2024

Penguins spotted quickly swimming off the coast

A group of penguins were seen swiftly swimming in Royal Harbor near South Georgia Island on World Penguin Day. See them in action!

World's oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, is spotted courting new suitors

April 27, 2024

World's oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, is spotted courting new suitors

The world's oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, courted new suitors recently at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the North Pacific Ocean.

Zoo-bred corals join Europe's largest reef, offering conservation hope to scientists

April 26, 2024

Zoo-bred corals join Europe's largest reef, offering conservation hope to scientists

The Burgers' Zoo in the Netherlands recently welcomed a pair of self-bred corals from the World Coral Conservatory project into Europe's largest coral reef.

More than 100 stranded whales return to the sea after rescue effort on Australian coast

April 25, 2024

More than 100 stranded whales return to the sea after rescue effort on Australian coast

More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast have returned to sea while 31 died on the shore, according to a researcher.

Deep-sea discovery: Ancient coral may have been the first glow-in-the-dark creatures, study finds

April 24, 2024

Deep-sea discovery: Ancient coral may have been the first glow-in-the-dark creatures, study finds

A new study has suggested that the earliest known bioluminescent organism was a type of coral dwelling in the depths of the ocean about half a billion years ago.

16-year-old boy killed by crocodile after boat breaks down: police

April 20, 2024

16-year-old boy killed by crocodile after boat breaks down: police

Australian authorities say that a 16-year-old boy was swimming with a 13-year-old in the waters off of Saibai Island when a crocodile killed him. The pair's boat had broken down.

Oklahoma boy's pet octopus is TikTok sensation: 'Wildlife is magnificent'

April 16, 2024

Oklahoma boy's pet octopus is TikTok sensation: 'Wildlife is magnificent'

An Oklahoma boy with a precocious passion for marine biology adopted an octopus after years of begging. The octopus, named Terrance, recently had dozens of babies.

Greece proposes 2 marine parks as part of $830M environmental protection program

April 16, 2024

Greece proposes 2 marine parks as part of $830M environmental protection program

Greece has proposed a plan to create two large marine parks as part of an $830 million program to protect marine ecosystems, drawing criticism from Turkey.