Marine Life
Rescued baby walrus that needed constant cuddles has died – ‘Heartbroken’
Environment
August 13, 2023
Rescued baby walrus that needed constant cuddles has died – ‘Heartbroken’
Sadly, a baby walrus, which was saved from an oil field in Alaska, has passed away, despite needing constant affection. It was estimated to be approximately one month in age.…
Mystery ‘extraterrestrial’ creature baffles scientists: Looks ‘Exactly like a mermaid’
International News
July 14, 2023
Mystery ‘extraterrestrial’ creature baffles scientists: Looks ‘Exactly like a mermaid’
Pictures of a being — resembling a “mermaid extraterrestrial” — found stranded on an Australian coastline have caused a virtual frenzy among netizens as they rush to speculate the enigmatic…
Brazil claims record shark fin bust: Nearly 29 tons from 10,000 sharks seized
Environment
July 1, 2023
Brazil claims record shark fin bust: Nearly 29 tons from 10,000 sharks seized
Karla Mendes – MongaBay – Creative Commons Brazilian authorities announced the seizure of almost 29 tons of shark fins, exposing the extent of what they described as illegal fishing in…
The Mexican family who gave up fishing to monitor and rescue sea turtles
Environment
May 9, 2023
The Mexican family who gave up fishing to monitor and rescue sea turtles
by Astrid Arellano – MongaBay – Creative Commons The Kino Bay Turtle Group is made up of a family of former fishers from the state of Sonora in northwestern Mexico. The group…
Check for freckles and spots to determine the age of a dolphin
Environment
March 24, 2023
Check for freckles and spots to determine the age of a dolphin
Dolphins develop spots as they age, similar to the fine lines, gray hairs, and hyperpigmentation that humans experience. A recent study has revealed that the onset of these spots is…
Study finds major brands selling cat food that contain protected sharks
Environment
March 10, 2022
Study finds major brands selling cat food that contain protected sharks
by Elizabeth Claire Alberts – MongaBay – Creative Commons Researchers used DNA barcoding to find that cat food sold in Singapore from at least 16 different brands contained threatened species of…
Entangled humpback whale in Maui set free from marine debris
Environment
February 15, 2022
Entangled humpback whale in Maui set free from marine debris
(The AEGIS Alliance) – A humpback whale female journeying with her calf and male mate in Maui waters was relieved to be set free following her being discovered entangled in…
The nine boundaries humanity must respect to keep the planet habitable
Activism
March 30, 2021
The nine boundaries humanity must respect to keep the planet habitable
(MongaBay) – Glenn Scherer – MongaBay – Creative Commons All life on Earth, and human civilization, are sustained by vital biogeochemical systems, which are in delicate balance. However, our species —…
Whale Found Dead in Scotland, 220 Pound Garbage Ball in its Stomach
News
December 3, 2019
Whale Found Dead in Scotland, 220 Pound Garbage Ball in its Stomach
ISLE OF HARRIS, SCOTLAND – A sperm whale found stranded and that died on the beaches of a Scottish Island was discovered by researchers to have a 220-pound ball of…
World’s Oceans and Marine Life Threatened as “Never Before in Human History”
Our News
December 6, 2017
World’s Oceans and Marine Life Threatened as “Never Before in Human History”
“It is now clear our actions are having a significant impact on the world’s oceans. The future of humanity, and indeed all life on Earth, now depends on us.” (COMMONDREAMS)…
