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Sea level rise could wipe out mangrove forests by 2050, study says

June 4, 2020

Sea level rise could wipe out mangrove forests by 2050, study says

Mangrove forests could drown under rising seas by 2050 if more is not done to curb greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study.

For 15 million years, sea snakes have adapted underwater vision, research shows

May 28, 2020

For 15 million years, sea snakes have adapted underwater vision, research shows

Sea snakes have been evolving for 15 million years to adapt to changing conditions in the marine environment, including their vision underwater, a new study showed.

Rare whale with long, spiky teeth washes up at California beach

May 26, 2020

Rare whale with long, spiky teeth washes up at California beach

A rare whale with long, spiked teeth washed up on a southern California beach.

Hurricanes are growing stronger as climate warms, new NOAA study shows

May 23, 2020

Hurricanes are growing stronger as climate warms, new NOAA study shows

Hurricanes are reportedly strengthening as the Earth's climate grows warmer, according to a new study.

Mega-pod of 1,000 dolphins spotted off California coast

May 19, 2020

Mega-pod of 1,000 dolphins spotted off California coast

A massive “super pod” or “mega pod” of more than 1,000 dolphins was caught on camera on Saturday off the coast of Laguna Beach.

Alaska landslide could cause enormous tsunami, scientists warn

May 15, 2020

Alaska landslide could cause enormous tsunami, scientists warn

If an unstable Alaska mount slope fully collapses, a catastrophic tsunami in Harriman Fjord could be triggered, a group of experts warns.

Incredible bioluminescent waves create stunning scenes on California beaches

May 15, 2020

Incredible bioluminescent waves create stunning scenes on California beaches

Incredible bioluminescent waves have been creating remarkable scenes on Southern California beaches.

Invasive 'comb' jellyfish cannibalize their young when food is scarce, study reveals

May 8, 2020

Invasive 'comb' jellyfish cannibalize their young when food is scarce, study reveals

An strange, invasive species of jellyfish in Europe eats its own young when food is low, a new study claims.

Highest-ever concentration of microplastics found on seafloor, study reveals

May 5, 2020

Highest-ever concentration of microplastics found on seafloor, study reveals

A new international research project revealed the highest concentration of microplastic ever seen on the seafloor -- up to 1.9 million pieces in a thin layer covering one square meter.

Has the world’s largest iceberg begun its death march?

April 24, 2020

Has the world’s largest iceberg begun its death march?

The world's largest iceberg has gotten a bit smaller.