Ocean
Israeli scientists pioneer way to monitor sea urchins as die-offs threaten coral reefs worldwide
Sea urchins play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of coral reef ecosystems by feeding on algae that compete with corals for sunlight.
US Coast Guard responds to Russian military ship near waters off Oahu
Lockheed Martin, Saildrone to advance armed USV capabilities for US Navy
Scientists found a 3.5-meter dolphin fossil in a desert that was once an ancient ocean
Ancient whale from Peru may be most massive animal ever on Earth
Whales evolved a bit more than 50 million years ago from hoofed, land-dwelling mammals as big as a medium-sized dog.
Brazilian citizen scientists see humpbacks return decades after mass killings
"These animals survived whaling with a very, very small population remaining... something between 300 to 500 animals," Palazzo, of the Humpback Whale Institute in the state of Bahia, said.
World Drowning Prevention Day: Never say it can’t happen in your family
Drownings on beaches and in pools have become an epidemic in the last five years, according to Beterem's CEO.
Climate change has significantly changed the color of the ocean - study
The researchers are still unsure how marine ecosystems are changing to reflect the color changes.
Number of drowning deaths in 2023 almost matching 2022's numbers
26 people died in the last swimming season. However, the Knesset revealed that this season, 21 people have died from drowning so far this season. Are 'unofficial' beaches to blame?
Australian man and dog recovered after spending months lost at sea
The pair survived on raw fish and rain water after they were stranded a mid a nearly 6,000 kilometer journey from Mexico to French Polynesia.
Megalodons were slow-swimming, warm-blooded predators – study
The placoid scales are not seen on speedier shark species, as those species have scales with spaced ridges.
Shark Awareness Day: One-third of sharks and rays at risk of extinction
BioDB CEO says shark and ray species are threatened in Israel’s Mediterranean Sea.
Socotra: Exploring the mysterious island echoing the biblical story of Cain and Abel
Discover the mesmerizing landscapes and legendary Dragon's Blood Tree on the remote archipelago of Socotra in the Indian Ocean
Family of Titan victim outraged by submarine-themed ball at his college
The family of Hamish Harding, one of the passengers who perished on the Titan submersible, criticized his alma mater for throwing an underwater themed ball with submarine decorations.
