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CMFRI scientists crack genetic code of Asian green mussel
According to the scientists, the genome assembly of green mussels will emerge as a valuable tool fo…
PTI
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WATCH: Rare giant squid with ‘headlight’ tentacles spotted attacking underwater camera!
The Dana octopus squid is a deep-sea creature known for its considerable size and unique biological…
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This walking shark just gave birth to a shark pup — without a male mate around for the past four years!
Upon reaching sexual maturity at seven, the Brookfield Zoo shark began producing 2-4 eggs monthly, …
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Starfishes are just one big head and no limbs, say scientists
While the starfish may appear to boast numerous "arms" extending from its central body, recent rese…
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Greenland sharks can live for over 250 years, and scientists think their anti-aging secrets may help humans live longer
Greenland sharks can live up to 400 years old, making them the longest-living fish. Scientists are …
Jenny McGrath
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This high schooler won $10,000 because he saw a mysterious outbreak killing sea turtles in his Hawaii hometown and decided to do something about it
Hawaii's green sea turtles are dying from mysterious tumors. Maddux Alexander Springer spent 400 ho…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen,Ellyn L…
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Scientists went on a hunt for the elusive colossal squid — and brought cruise ship tourists with them
Researchers in search of the colossal squid took Antarctic cruises, hoping to film and learn more a…
Jenny McGrath
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Study: Heat-temperature marine bacteria help detoxify asbestos
For the first time, University of Pennsylvania researchers have demonstrated that extremophilic bac…
ANI
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What happens to sharks, dolphins, alligators, and other marine life during a hurricane? Experts explain why the storm's aftermath is often more deadly
Hurricanes bring wind and rain, but it's often environmental effects, such as freshwater flooding, …
Jenny McGrath
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Toxic algae is making sea lions on Southern California beaches aggressive and unpredictable: It's the ‘new normal,' marine mammal expert says
A toxic algae bloom is causing sea lions to give birth to stillborn pups, John Warner of the Marine…
Lloyd Lee
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Photos show never-before-seen sea creatures living in an underwater mountain that dwarfs the Himalayas
Exploring previously unmapped underwater seamounts, the Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition may have…
Jenny McGrath
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A pristine region of the Pacific Ocean targeted for deep-sea mining contains 5,000 new marine species, say scientists
The new species were found in a mineral-rich region of the Pacific Ocean floor between Hawaii and M…
Bethany Dawson
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Orcas observed devouring the tongue of a blue whale just before it dies in first documented hunt of the largest animal on the planet
The Western Australia study filmed orcas — also known as killer whales — preying on blu…
Bethany Dawson
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A 3-foot-long mammoth tusk hidden on the ocean floor could offer clues about the ancient creatures
Scientists discovered a 3-foot-long tusk roughly 10,000 feet below the ocean's surface. Mammoth fos…
Aria Bendix
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Marine scientists spotted a 'real-life' SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star near an underwater mountain in the Atlantic
A NOAA expedition spotted marine animals living a mile under the Atlantic waves. Two of those creat…
Aylin Woodward
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A one-of-a-kind Tyrannosaur fossil helps explain why these predators ruled the top of the food chain
The discovery of the remains of baby bird-like dinosaurs shows that young tyrannosaurs' diets evolv…
Alia Shoaib
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A new genetic analysis explains how penguins lost the ability to fly, headed south, and became excellent swimmers
Researchers analyzed genetic data of living and extinct penguin species. Their findings suggest glo…
Paola Rosa-Aquino
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Video shows sailors fighting off a pod of killer whales with poles and flares after they break boat's rudder
Crew members of the Serena IV in the Strait of Gibraltar were shocked after a pod of killer whales …
Sophia Ankel
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Octopuses could get the same protections as mice and monkeys thanks to a growing body of evidence that suggests they feel pain
The NIH proposed new guidelines for cephalopods used in science. Other countries, like the UK, have…
Kelsey Vlamis
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9 orcas have died so far this year after they were trapped in fishery equipment off the coast of Alaska
Orca deaths due to trawler equipment have been on the rise since 2020, with numbers peaking in 2023…