Do you know why a turtle’s shell has its particular geometry? After reading this article you will know all about it! Read more…
5. How Burmese Fishermen Upset Irrawaddy Dolphins
Traditionally, the Burmese fishermen have had a partnership with the Irrawaddy dolphins. The dolphins would actually chase the fish toward the fisherman’s nets. Today that is no longer the case. Dolphins have now become scared of the fishermen because of the implementation of car-battery fishing. Although this poor practice is not new, it is being used on a much larger scale and is killing a large portion of the Irrawaddy dolphins. The Burmese ministry is working to educate the local fisherman on the damages of the electric fishing practice. Read more…
Between November and January of every year, thousands of elephant seals will head to Pacific Coast beaches to mate and give birth. Piedras Blancas beach is one of the 17 elephant seal rookeries. This article shows some incredible pictures of the elephant seal activity while on the beaches. Read more…
This year, Australia has submitted a reservation against the international protective efforts for the three species of thresher sharks and two species of hammerhead sharks that are on the UN conservation list. According to the Australian government, there are already effective protections in place for those species. It is unsure what the actual reason is for the pass but, there are a few hypothesis., Read more…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to paddle board with killer whales? Well, this video will satisfy your curiosity. In Laguna Beach, a paddle boarder came across a pod of five killer whales and was able to film his interaction.Watch Here..
9. ‘Horrific’ Frilled Shark Pulled from the Depths of the Ocean
Known as a somewhat creepy and scary looking shark, the frilled shark spans two meters in length and has 47 rows of teeth. Although it is a rare occurrence, this species of shark was spotted off the coast of Victoria, Australia. The frilled shark resembles a cross between a large eel and a cow shark. Read more…
A testament to evolution, the cohabitating Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins have different feeding strategies in the Antarctic Peninsula. The climate change has impacted the population of krill which impacts the feeding patters and reproduction of the Chinstrap penguins. While the Chinstrap population is diminishing, the Gentoos are flexible and adjusting to the changes in their environment. Read more…
11. Retired Subway Cars Dumped Into the Ocean
Shocked by the picture you see here? These old New York City subway cars are being placed into the ocean to create artificial reefs. The railcars are cleaned of any hazardous waste before they are placed in the water to become homes for marine organisms. More pictures here…