Articles for tag: acoustic signals, Animal Cognition, animal intelligence, dolphin communication, Marine Biology, marine mammals, ocean ecosystems, ocean science, underwater communication, wildlife behavior

Could Dolphins Be Communicating Across Oceans?

Could Dolphins Be Communicating Across Oceans?

Jan Otte

Have you ever wondered if dolphins in different parts of the world might somehow be talking to each other? The idea sounds like pure science fiction, yet recent breakthroughs in marine research are revealing communication patterns that could reshape everything we thought we knew about these remarkable creatures. The ocean’s vastness no longer seems like ...

California's Sea Otters Are Rebuilding Kelp Forests

California’s Sea Otters Are Rebuilding Kelp Forests

Jan Otte

Picture this: you’re floating on the surface of Monterey Bay, looking down through crystal-clear water at what should be a vibrant underwater forest. Instead, all you see is barren rock covered in purple spiny orbs stretching as far as the eye can see. This devastating transformation has become all too common along California’s coast over ...

Yeti Crabs and Bacterial Gardens

Crabs That Farm Seaweed

Jan Otte

Picture this: a crab carefully tending to its own underwater garden, harvesting like a meticulous farmer. While this might sound like something from a children’s story, the reality is far more fascinating. Marine scientists have discovered that certain crab species have developed remarkable relationships with and algae that resemble agricultural practices more than typical predator-prey ...