A new crab is settling in the Mediterranean: Early evidence of establishment of a Lessepsian species in the Ionian Sea The Mediterranean Sea is undergoing rapid ecological transformations driven by climate change and human-mediated species introductions. Among the most striking processes is the increasing arrival and…

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A new crab is settling in the Mediterranean: Early evidence of establishment of a Lessepsian species in the Ionian Sea

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Marine National Park Bigger Than Texas Created by Departing Chilean President Around Pacific Islands Under several administrations, Chile has been a strong supporter of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework since its inception.

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Progress! Marine National Park Bigger Than Texas Created by Departing Chilean President Around Pacific Islands

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Abrolhos: A South Atlantic marine treasure in need of protection Located off the south coast of Bahia state and the north coast of Espírito Santo state in Brazil, the Abrolhos Seascape is known for its rich concentration of marine biodiversity, which is among the…

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Brazil -- Abrolhos: A South Atlantic marine treasure in need of protection (commentary)

" the vast Abrolhos Seascape is home to some of the South Atlantic Ocean’s richest marine biodiversity "

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See the bizarre life forms scientists found more than 31,000 feet under the ocean surface. Forget photosynthesis—these marine communities rely on chemosynthesis to survive in darkness, and under intense pressure.

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See the Bizarre Life Forms Scientists Found More Than 31,000 Feet Under the Ocean Surface

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Rediscovery of lost fish species provides a second chance for conservation Researchers have announced the rediscovery of Moema claudiae, a species of seasonal killifish in Bolivia that was previously thought to be possibly extinct. This rediscovery provides new hope for the…

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Rediscovery of lost fish species provides a second chance for conservation

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See Ten Strange and Mesmerizing Creatures From the Deep Ocean, From Sea Toads to Frilled Sharks Scientists who explore the depths using submersibles continue to discover amazing animals that inhabit dark waters

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See Ten Strange and Mesmerizing Creatures From the Deep Ocean, From Sea Toads to Frilled Sharks

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Millions of crabs migrate to reach ocean on Christmas Island Tens of millions of red crabs are crawling their way to the ocean as part of their annual migration on Christmas Island.

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Indian Ocean: Millions of crabs migrate to reach ocean on Christmas Island

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USS Arizona Provides Blueprint for Addressing Oil Leakage at Thousands of WWII Shipwrecks - environment coastal & offshore A new study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin shows that oil is still seeping from the wreck of the USS Arizona, more than 80 years after its sinking at Pearl Harbor.

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USS Arizona Provides Blueprint for Addressing Oil Leakage at Thousands of WWII Shipwrecks

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Tristan da Cunha: The lobsters keeping Earth's remotest town afloat The most remote inhabited island is racing to protect its seas – and only source of income.

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The lobsters keeping Earth's remotest town afloat

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'We've raised thousands': The pickle-shaped 'janitors' cleaning Filipino reefs Sea cucumbers, or 'janitors of the sea', scour and clean the seafloor, allowing other animals to thrive. In the Philippines, a group of women stand guard to help them multiply.

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The pickle-shaped 'janitors' cleaning Filipino reefs

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Reefs 'see' light without eyes, coral's secret unlocked in new study Scientists have discovered a novel mechanism in corals that allows them to sense light and adapt to environmental changes.

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Coral reefs ‘see’ light without eyes, coral’s secret unlocked in new Japanese study

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Australia's X-rated underwater show Each year, the small South Australian town of Whyalla becomes home to one of the most spectacular underwater events: the spawning of the giant Australian cuttlefish.

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Australia's X-rated underwater show

"these cuttlefish are single and ready to mingle"

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Locals gather as unique ocean phenomenon causes 'cosmic' glow: 'Shimmering galaxies whirling and swirling across the shore' Bioluminescent ocean waves, caused by the growth of algae that thrives in ever-warming waters, have drawn crowds in Melbourne, Australia.

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Locals gather as unique ocean phenomenon causes 'cosmic' glow: 'Shimmering galaxies whirling and swirling across the shore'

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MBARI's advanced underwater technology reveals a new species of deep-sea snailfish • MBARI The bumpy snailfish is one of three new species of deep-sea snailfish described by MBARI collaborators at SUNY Geneseo.

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MBARI’s advanced underwater technology reveals a new species of deep-sea snailfish

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Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean Fishers caught a bright orange shark off Costa Rica that had albinism, alongside the species' first scientifically documented case of an extremely rare condition called xanthism.

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Wow! Fishers discover first-of-its-kind bright orange shark with two rare conditions in Caribbean

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Multiple new species of 'living fossil' fish found hiding in plain sight after more than 150 years The modern coelacanth is a famous "living fossil," long thought to have died out, but first fished out of deep waters in the Indian Ocean in 1938. Since then, dozens of examples have been found, but…

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Multiple new species of 'living fossil' fish found hiding in plain sight after more than 150 years

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First-of-its-kind footage captures bizarre sea creatures flourishing in extreme depths of the ocean Scientists have filmed odd communities of life flourishing deeper in the ocean than ever before. The chemosynthesis-based life-forms get their energy from chemical reactions, powered by gases seeping…

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First-of-its-kind footage captures bizarre sea creatures flourishing in extreme depths of the ocean

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Ancient shark discovered deep inside world's longest cave system The National Park Service has announced another ancient shark discovery at Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. The latest find, named Macadens olsoni, had a unique curved row of teeth and lived around 340…

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Ancient shark discovered deep inside world's longest cave system

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‘It’s spectacular’: volunteer Dorset divers see summer of surging seahorses After efforts to make conditions better for the elusive creatures in Studland Bay, sightings are greatly increasing

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‘It’s spectacular’: volunteer Dorset divers see summer of surging seahorses

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All of us depend on a healthy ocean | GUEST COMMENTARY The ocean is the lifeblood of coastal communities, writes the CEOS of aquariums across the country.

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All of us depend on a healthy ocean

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‘Shark Skin’ Coating for Airliners May Cut Fuel Use by 4% – Delta is Testing on its 767 Fleet An Australian startup has developed an adhesive film inspired by shark skin that reduces drag on aircraft and could cut fuel use by 4%.

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‘Shark Skin’ Coating for Airliners May Cut Fuel Use by 4% – Delta is Testing on its 767 Fleet

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Rarely seen metres-long ‘doomsday’ oarfish washes up on Tasmania’s wild west coast ‘King of herrings’ is one of ocean’s longest fish and can grow to eight metres long, living at depths up to 500m in the open sea

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Rarely seen metres-long ‘doomsday’ oarfish washes up on Tasmania’s wild west coast

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😮 The supergiant amphipod Alicella gigantea may inhabit over half of the world’s oceans

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Could One Animal Have Eight Brains? Octopus Study Says... Kind Of Each octopus arm has its own dense network of neurons, up to 350 million across all eight arms, that can work without the brain.

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Could One Animal Have Eight Brains? Octopus Study Says… Kind Of

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First record of a living coelacanth from North Maluku, Indonesia - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - First record of a living coelacanth from North Maluku, Indonesia

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First record of a living coelacanth from North Maluku, Indonesia

Coelacanths are amazing “ fossils of the sea”

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Scientists Investigating Patches of Ocean With Otherworldly Glow Sailors have reported glowing stretches of "milky seas" for centuries, but scientists are still struggling to explain what causes them.

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Scientists Investigating Patches of Ocean With Otherworldly Glow

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Mantis Shrimp Remain Unharmed While Dealing Deadly Punches, Study Shows Mantis shrimp can deal incredible blows without damaging themselves, but how? The makeup of their armor is key.

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‘Superpod’ of more than 2,000 dolphins frolic off California coast: ‘Like flying eyebrows’ Boat tour captures video of Northern right whale dolphins, Pacific white-sided dolphins and light grey baby calves

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‘Superpod’ of more than 2,000 dolphins frolic off California coast: ‘Like flying eyebrows’

Pic o’ the Week: Pyrosomes on the Oregon Coast Pyrosomes on the beach, sea foam in the background. Photo © Seaside Aquarium They look like beautifully glowing loofah sponges dropped on the sandy beach but they’re actually living, multicel…

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Oceanwire Pic o’ the Week: Pyrosomes on the Oregon Coast

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Denmark Strait cataract: The world's largest waterfall, hidden underwater and unlike any other on land The Denmark Strait cataract is a sloping portion of the seafloor between Iceland and Greenland that funnels cold water from the Nordic Seas into the Irminger Sea, fueling Atlantic Ocean currents.

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Denmark Strait cataract: The world's largest waterfall, hidden underwater and unlike any other on land