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IUCN Report at COP29 Reveals 44% of Coral Species Facing Extinction as Climate Threats Push Reefs to the Brink

A stark reality confronts our ocean ecosystems as 44% of reef-building coral species now face extinction, according to the latest IUCN Red List assessment announced at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This marks

Karmactive Staff

November 14, 2024

Discovery·Marine Life·News

Ghost Shark with Rare Leucism Found Near Albania: First-Ever Pigment Disorder Documented in Angular Roughshark Uncovers Deep-Sea Genetic Anomalies and Predator Survival Challenges

Let’s talk about deep sea genetic quirks! An angular roughshark (Oxynotus centrina) rocking a ghostly white phenotype was caught near Albania’s coast. “This represents the first documented case of leucism in this

Rahul Somvanshi

November 13, 2024

Greenland sharks alongside the inflatable boat. One of them was eaten by another Greenland shark within the last 12 hours - like a corn cob, with only the head, tail and vertebrae remaining.

Marine Life·Science

Greenland Shark’s 500-Year Lifespan Linked to Massive 6.5 Billion Base Pair Genome: Secrets of Longevity Revealed

In a landmark study published on September 11, 2024, an international team of scientists has successfully mapped the genome of the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), the world’s longest-living vertebrate. This research provides

Rahul Somvanshi

October 21, 2024

Africa·News·Wildlife

Deadly Hippo Hunt in Nigeria Ignites Debate Over Wildlife Conservation and Community Safety

In a recent incident that has stirred up controversy and raised questions about wildlife conservation, a hippopotamus and its calf were killed by local fishermen and farmers in Yauri, Kebbi State, northwestern

Govind Tekale

October 11, 2024

Climate·Ocean·Science

Ocean Warming Nearly Doubles in Two Decades: Shocking New Report Reveals Unprecedented Marine Heat

Experts suspected it and now it’s official: the rate of ocean warming has almost doubled since 2005, according to a report from the European observatory Copernicus Marine Service published on Monday, September

Karmactive Staff

October 1, 2024

The Haji Ali Causeway, People walking out to Haji Ali Dargah along the causeway. Mumbai skyline in the background. Photot Source: Rakesh Krishna Kumar (Flicker)

Activism·Nature·Sustainability

Cities Like Los Angeles and Mumbai Are in Peril—One Billion People at Risk: Unprecedented Sea Level Rise Threatens Major Coastal Cities Worldwide

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning regarding the accelerating rise in sea levels, particularly in vulnerable regions like the Pacific Islands. Speaking from Tonga during the 53rd Pacific

Govind Tekale

September 13, 2024

Hvaldimir floating peacefully in the water.

Europe·Marine Life·News

Hvaldimir’s Sudden Death Leaves Norway Stunned—Experts Uncover Key Clues Behind the ‘Spy Whale’ Beluga’s Final Hours

The legend of Hvaldimir has come to an end. The beluga whale, believed by some to be a Russian spy, was found dead on Saturday, August 31, by the NGO Marine Mind,

Rahul Somvanshi

September 4, 2024

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

Mexican Axolotls Face Population Decline: What’s Really Killing the ‘Water Monster’?

The Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is an amphibian of Mexican origin that is critically endangered due to habitat loss, fishing, and the introduction of invasive species into its environment. This species is

Govind Tekale

August 10, 2024

A rocky landscape with tundra plants near the eastern coast of Greenland, similar to what the interior of the island may have looked like when its massive ice sheet melted away. (Photo Credits: Joshua Brown)

Climate·Nature·Science

Greenland’s Ice Sheet Shrinks by 90%, Revealing Ancient Seeds and a Potential Six-Meter Sea Level Threat

A new study reveals that Greenland’s ice sheet, which melted by 90% over the last million years, heightens the catastrophic risk predictions for rising sea levels. The discovery of plant, insect, and

Sunita Somvanshi

August 8, 2024

Cocaine in Sharks Photo Credits : Mile Ribeiro

Marine Life·Nature·News

Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine—100-Fold Higher Levels Than Other Marine Life

A recent study revealed a concerning phenomenon on the coasts of Brazil: reports of wild sharks getting positive for cocaine. This discovery which was made by the scientists from the Oswaldo Cruz

Swadheeka Pradhanand

Karmactive Staff

August 4, 2024