Science Sep 11 Why Chesapeake blue crabs remain at risk despite an unusual rebound this year By Jaylan A. Sims
World Sep 19 Nations ratify world's first treaty to protect marine biodiversity in international waters A major agreement to protect marine diversity in the high seas was struck Friday when Morocco became the 60th nation to sign on, paving the way for the treaty to take effect next year. By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press
Science Aug 13 Scientists on standby to rescue rare manatee sighted in cold New England waters A manatee was recently spotted off the coast of Massachusetts for the first time in almost a decade and scientists want to monitor its condition to see if a rescue is necessary before it succumbs to the cold water or… By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Science Aug 07 Researchers say they have identified the mysterious killer of more than 5 billion sea stars Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars off the Pacific coast of North America in a decade-long epidemic. By Christina Larson, Associated Press
Science Jun 28 Watch 5:10 Scientists track humpback whale migration with an assist from AI technology Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles. Now, scientists are using AI-powered facial recognition… By John Yang, Claire Mufson
May 21 It's getting hot in the ocean, so clownfish are shrinking their bodies to survive By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Though scientists don’t yet know how clownfish shrink, one idea is that they could be reabsorbing their own bone matter. It’s possible the smaller stature may help the clownfish save energy during a stressful scorch since smaller fish need less… Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 3:21 Coral bleaching is affecting nearly all the world's reefs, new NOAA report says By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage. But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are posing a grave threat to the future of the… Continue watching
Apr 16 Colossal squid caught on camera for first time in the deep sea, researchers announce By Christina Larson, Associated Press A colossal squid has been caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated submersible. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 2:38 Scientists shed new light on the mysterious 'lost years' of sea turtles By John Yang, Kaisha Young Sea turtles are considered one of the oldest living species on Earth, but it’s been a mystery where their babies go after heading out to sea. Known as their “lost years,” the lack of information makes it hard for conservationists… Continue watching
Jul 22 Baby bull sharks are thriving in warming waters off the coast of Texas and Alabama By James Marcus Drymon, Lindsay Mullins, Philip Matich, The Conversation The Gulf Coast has seen an increase in baby bull shark numbers due to warming ocean temperatures. As adults, these are among the most aggressive species of sharks, but the babies aren’t cause for concern, as three scientists explain. Continue reading