Articles for category: Animal Behavior, Marine Biology

Dolphins Possibly Communicating Across Oceans

Dolphins Possibly Communicating Across Oceans

Jan Otte

The underwater world has always held mysterious secrets, yet few discoveries are as captivating as recent scientific breakthroughs suggesting dolphins might be vast ocean basins. This revelation challenges everything we thought we knew about marine mammal communication and opens doors to understanding a potential global network of intelligent oceanic conversations. Picture this: a dolphin off ...

Sea Otters Return to California's Kelp Beds

Sea Otters Return to California’s Kelp Beds

Jan Otte

California’s underwater forests stand at a crossroads. For over a century, these magnificent marine ecosystems have faced relentless pressure from human interference and climate change. Today, an unlikely hero emerges from the depths to offer hope for recovery. The southern sea otter, once driven to near extinction by fur traders, has become nature’s most effective ...

Male and female medaka fish.

The Secret Nightlife of Wild Medaka Fish: Surprising Findings About Their Nocturnal Behavior

Trizzy Orozco

The medaka fish, often overlooked in the vast world of aquatic life, holds secrets that intrigue researchers and nature enthusiasts alike. These small but resilient creatures are more than just delicate inhabitants of freshwater environments. Recently, scientists have turned their gaze toward the medaka’s nocturnal behaviors, unraveling a hidden world that challenges our understanding of ...

Aerial view of Hawaii's mountains and ocean.

Hawaii’s Coral Reefs at Risk: What Is Being Done to Protect Them?

Trizzy Orozco

Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the sea, teeming with life and providing critical ecosystems. Among these vital oceanic treasures, Hawaii’s coral reefs stand out as a vibrant undersea paradise. However, they are facing serious threats that could jeopardize their existence. This article explores the challenges these reefs face and the measures being ...

Diver over a colorful coral reef.

Coral Rehabilitation Projects Reviving Marine Life in the Philippines

Maria Faith Saligumba

Nestled in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the Philippines is a vibrant tapestry of marine life and biodiversity. Yet, like a painter’s canvas left unattended, its coral reefs have suffered the harsh strokes of environmental changes and human activities. Coral rehabilitation projects are now offering a glimmer of hope, diligently working to restore these ...

A school of fish near a coral reef.

How Climate Change is Affecting Coral Reefs and Marine Ecosystems

Trizzy Orozco

Climate change is an undeniable force reshaping our planet, and its impacts are most vividly observed in the world’s oceans. Among the most striking victims are coral reefs and the intricate marine ecosystems they support. These vibrant underwater habitats are vital not just for marine biodiversity, but also for human communities that rely on them. ...

Utah's Fossil Caves Reveal Ancient Sea Life

Utah’s Fossil Caves Reveal Ancient Sea Life

Gargi Chakravorty

Imagine venturing deep into Utah’s remote caves, flashlight in hand, only to discover the perfectly preserved remains of creatures that swam in ancient oceans hundreds of millions of years ago. This isn’t a fantasy – it’s happening right now across Utah’s desert landscape. From the House Range in Millard County to the depths of Boomerang ...

Why Whales Are Singing Louder Than Ever Before

Why Whales Are Singing Louder Than Ever Before

Andrew Alpin

Picture this: a massive humpback whale, roughly the size of a city bus, floating in the darkness of the deep ocean. It opens its mouth, but instead of feeding, it produces a hauntingly beautiful song that can travel hundreds of miles through the water. Now imagine that same whale having to compete with the thunderous ...