Long Island humpback whale was likely killed by vessel
The 41-foot-long humpback whale that washed up on a Long Island beach Monday was likely struck and killed by a vessel, federal authorities suspect. The massive mammal, a male named … Read More
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Dugongs, 700 new species now facing extinction
Populations of a vulnerable species of marine mammal, numerous species of abalone and a type of Caribbean coral are now threatened with extinction, an international conservation organization said Friday. The International … Read More
Mystery as 14 sperm whale carcasses wash up in Tasmania
Over a dozen whales have perished and washed ashore on King Island’s beaches north of Tasmania, leaving wildlife experts scratching their heads. The carcasses were first reported by locals on … Read More
Bizarre deep sea shark shocks fisherman: ‘stuff of nightmares’
Is this dastardly, alien-looking creature actually a rare, deep-sea shark? You better be-reef it. An Australian fisherman posted a photo of the beast of the deep blue — one described as … Read More
Algae bloom turns Washington inlet color to teal
HOODSPORT, Wash. — The weather may not feel very Caribbean-like in Washington most times, but during the late summer, some of the waters there may at least try to look the … Read More
‘Mauve Stingers’ Jellyfish with spotted on New Jersey beaches
An unusual type of jellyfish known as mauve stingers have been spotted on New Jersey beaches – and the marine animals pack an unusually strong punch. Mauve stingers, whose scientific names are Pelagia … Read More
Louisiana officials site world’s smallest sea turtles for first time in 75 years
A species of endangered sea turtles were discovered nesting this summer on the beaches of Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands for the first time in 75 years. The tiny Kemp’s ridley turtles … Read More
People who solve this optical illusion can outsmart the ocean
Sea creatures must often hide to survive in the ocean, creating nature’s optical illusion: camouflage. [Warning: Spoilers below] An underwater snap of a tiny seahorse has some people questioning their … Read More
How to find shark tooth treasures and where to search
Sharks are known as iconic marine predators — and their sharp chompers come with the territory. Certain shark species can have hundreds to thousands of teeth at a time that are consistently … Read More
12 interesting facts on the fish flocking US beaches
Shark sightings on the East Coast have been on the rise while Americans flock to beaches in hopes of cooling off. In Massachusetts, there have been multiple sightings within the last … Read More
