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Marine Life

February 16, 2023

Controversy Surrounds Kanaloa Octopus Farm in Hawaii for Treatment of Wild-Caught Day Octopuses

The Kanaloa Octopus Farm in Hawaii was recently issued a cease-and-desist letter by Hawaii’s Division of Aquatic Resources for possessing and breeding regulated species of aquatic life without the required permits. The

Marine Life·Nature·Ocean

Subterranean Secrets of the Seafloor: A Peek into the Uncharted Lives of Ocean Vents

In the recesses of the ocean, mysteries continue to unfold, reminding us how much of our blue planet remains untouched and uncharted. Recently, in the depths of the East Pacific Rise, a significant discovery has changed our understanding of hydrothermal

August 9, 2023

By-the-Wind-Sailors Invade California Beaches

Marine Life·Nature·USA

Thousands of little blue creatures similar to jellyfish have been washing up on beaches in California. Other names for these creatures are Velella velella

Nightmarish Creature Found on Bolivar Peninsula Beach

Marine Life·Nature·USA

The Bolivar Beachcombers Facebook page is filled with strange and fascinating findings along the shores of the Bolivar Peninsula near Galveston Bay. Patricia Ducote

Representative Image: An industrial port facility with large storage tanks, pipelines, and processing units, related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) or petrochemical storage. Photo Source: Σ64 (CC BY 3.0)

Energy·Marine Life·USA

Mexico’s Saguaro LNG Project Threatens Gulf of California’s Marine Biodiversity

A major natural gas export facility planned for Mexico’s coast threatens one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems, according to environmental groups who are calling for immediate international intervention. Over 30 conservation

Sunita Somvanshi

March 23, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Court Battle Over NOAA Speed Limits as Right Whale Numbers Drop Below 375

Conservation groups have stepped into a legal battle to defend speed limits that protect North Atlantic right whales from deadly vessel strikes. The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, Whale and

Govind Tekale

March 23, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Trump Sued for Removing Protections as Only 51 Rice’s Whales Face Extinction Risk

Several conservation groups have initiated legal action against the Trump administration for removing protections designed to shield the critically endangered Rice’s whale from deadly ship collisions. The Center for Biological Diversity, Friends

Govind Tekale

March 22, 2025

Representative Image: Blobfish. Photo Source: James Joel (Flickr)

Marine Life·Nature·News

Blobfish: Ugly No More? Wins New Zealand’s Fish of the Year 2025 and Becomes Deep Sea Conservation Symbol

In a remarkable turn of events, the blobfish—once labeled the “world’s ugliest animal”—has emerged victorious in New Zealand’s Fish of the Year 2025 competition. With 1,286 votes, it narrowly defeated the orange

Govind Tekale

March 20, 2025

2 individuals engaged in a task involving a remotely operated underwater device. Photo Source - The Loch Ness Centre (Facebook)

Marine Life·Technology

Loch Ness Monster: First 2025 Sighting Prompts High-Tech Search

A dark mass spotted beneath the calm waters of Loch Ness has sparked the first reported sighting of the legendary Nessie in 2025. As monster hunters prepare for an intensive four-day search

Govind Tekale

March 18, 2025

Marine Life·News

SeaWorld’s Oldest Dolphin, Notchfin, Dies at 63, Surpassing Typical Lifespan

SeaWorld San Antonio is mourning the loss of Notchfin, a bottlenose dolphin who passed away on March 12, 2025, at the remarkable age of 63. As one of the park’s “founding members”

Govind Tekale

March 17, 2025

Florida International University scientist Diego Cardeñosa inserts the collected samples from imported fish into the PCR device to identify the fish species. Photo Source:: NOAA Fisheries

Marine Life

NOAA’s New Device Identifies 100+ Fish Species in Hours, Halts 40 Tons of Illegal Seafood

NOAA has successfully tested a new field device that can identify fish species on the spot, helping catch over 40 tons of illegally trafficked seafood during its first trial. The device, which

Govind Tekale

March 13, 2025

Spiny-Tail Crayfish, in a natural setting with dry grass, rocks, and soil. It appears to be well-adapted to its environment. Photo Source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Conservation·Marine Life

Spinytail Crayfish Populations Stable Across Six Mississippi Counties

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced that the spinytail crayfish, native to southern Mississippi, does not need federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. After careful study, researchers found the

Govind Tekale

March 11, 2025

Close up of three southern resident Killer whale.Photo Source: WFF

Conservation·Marine Life

Canada’s Endangered Killer Whales Face 24% Extinction Risk Amid Government Inaction

The Canadian government has declined to issue an emergency order to protect Southern Resident killer whales, despite acknowledging these endangered marine mammals face “imminent threats” to their survival. This decision, announced in

Govind Tekale

March 9, 2025

Juvenile CCC Coho salmon collected during monitoring.Photo Source:CDFW

Conservation·Marine Life

Over 15,000 Endangered Coho Salmon Return to Mendocino Rivers in Record-Breaking Comeback

For the first time in 16 years of monitoring, endangered Central California Coast coho salmon have returned to Mendocino Coast rivers in record numbers. Over 15,000 adult coho salmon came back to

Govind Tekale

March 6, 2025

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