Marine Species

In a first-of-its-kind discovery, MIT scientists observed a massive predator-prey event in Norway, where millions of cod pursued spawning capelin. The event highlights the critical role of capelin in the marine food chain, providing sustenance for predatory fish like Atlantic cod. However, as Arctic ice retreats due to climate change, capelin face ...

A newly discovered amphipod species, Melita panda, has been confirmed as a unique species in Japan’s coastal waters. This crustacean, named for its black-and-white coloring resembling that of a panda, was originally found in the 1990s but has only now been recognized as a distinct species. Researchers at Hiroshima University conducted thorough ge...

A lone catamaran named "Silky" patrols waters around the remote island of Malpelo, a protected refuge yet full of peril for endangered marine species in the Colombian Pacific.

The northern sea robin (Prionotus carolinus) is an intriguing marine species known for its remarkable adaptations. Unlike most fish, this species employs its six leg-like appendages to navigate the ocean floor. This ability allows it not only to move but also to explore the sea bed in search of food. While this capability was long known in the scie...

Scientists in New Zealand said Tuesday they have discovered a new species of "ghost shark", a type of fish that prowls the Pacific Ocean floor hunting prey more than a mile down.

A juvenile humpback whale was freed Friday after it was entangled in ropes and buoys in the harbour of Australia's largest city for 22 hours.

Recent findings have unveiled Ontocetus posti, an extinct walrus-like mammal that lived 2.2 million years ago. Led by Dr. Mathieu Boisville from the University of Tsukuba, this discovery, made from fossils found in Norwich, UK, and Antwerp, Belgium, provides fresh insights into the evolutionary history of walruses. Initially misidentified, the foss...

Tamil Nadu has released the highest number of sea turtles into the Bay of Bengal, as the nesting season for the marine species came to an end.

This region, characterized by its abyssopelagic depths, has long remained a mystery to scientists, with only a fraction of its vast biodiversity documented.

A necropsy, the animal equivalent of an autopsy, identified the deceased marine mammal as a mature female sei whale, an endangered species typically found in deep waters far from land.

During the three-week voyage, the researchers thoroughly scanned the 800-kilometre-long Bounty Trough aboard the vessel Tangaroa.

Scientists said the animal is similar to Tanystropheus hydroides, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic period.

Reportedly, these marine giants, reaching over 30 feet and weighing 22,000 pounds, relentlessly struck the yacht's steering fin for 45 minutes.

This discovery will throw fresh light on the evolution of coleoid cephalopods, which include octopuses, squid and cuttlefish.

The transparent creature was found in Hong Kong's Mai Po Nature Reserve, where the new species, Tripedalia maipoensis, was given its name.

In a first-of-its-kind discovery, MIT scientists observed a massive predator-prey event in Norway, where millions of cod pursued spawning capelin. The event highlights the critical role of capelin in the marine food chain, providing sustenance for predatory fish like Atlantic cod. However, as Arctic ice retreats due to climate change, capelin face ...

A newly discovered amphipod species, Melita panda, has been confirmed as a unique species in Japan’s coastal waters. This crustacean, named for its black-and-white coloring resembling that of a panda, was originally found in the 1990s but has only now been recognized as a distinct species. Researchers at Hiroshima University conducted thorough ge...

A lone catamaran named "Silky" patrols waters around the remote island of Malpelo, a protected refuge yet full of peril for endangered marine species in the Colombian Pacific.

The northern sea robin (Prionotus carolinus) is an intriguing marine species known for its remarkable adaptations. Unlike most fish, this species employs its six leg-like appendages to navigate the ocean floor. This ability allows it not only to move but also to explore the sea bed in search of food. While this capability was long known in the scie...

Scientists in New Zealand said Tuesday they have discovered a new species of "ghost shark", a type of fish that prowls the Pacific Ocean floor hunting prey more than a mile down.

A juvenile humpback whale was freed Friday after it was entangled in ropes and buoys in the harbour of Australia's largest city for 22 hours.

Recent findings have unveiled Ontocetus posti, an extinct walrus-like mammal that lived 2.2 million years ago. Led by Dr. Mathieu Boisville from the University of Tsukuba, this discovery, made from fossils found in Norwich, UK, and Antwerp, Belgium, provides fresh insights into the evolutionary history of walruses. Initially misidentified, the foss...

Tamil Nadu has released the highest number of sea turtles into the Bay of Bengal, as the nesting season for the marine species came to an end.

This region, characterized by its abyssopelagic depths, has long remained a mystery to scientists, with only a fraction of its vast biodiversity documented.

A necropsy, the animal equivalent of an autopsy, identified the deceased marine mammal as a mature female sei whale, an endangered species typically found in deep waters far from land.

During the three-week voyage, the researchers thoroughly scanned the 800-kilometre-long Bounty Trough aboard the vessel Tangaroa.

Scientists said the animal is similar to Tanystropheus hydroides, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic period.

Reportedly, these marine giants, reaching over 30 feet and weighing 22,000 pounds, relentlessly struck the yacht's steering fin for 45 minutes.

This discovery will throw fresh light on the evolution of coleoid cephalopods, which include octopuses, squid and cuttlefish.

The transparent creature was found in Hong Kong's Mai Po Nature Reserve, where the new species, Tripedalia maipoensis, was given its name.