Marine Biology News

Researchers have confirmed a summer nursery for young great white sharks off Long Island, New York, where juveniles return annually for food and protection. The

Western Australia is experiencing its worst coral bleaching on record across 2000km of coastline, based on a comprehensive assessment of global coral reefs.

Scientists in South Africa are investigating whether a herpes virus is responsible for the recent mass deaths of sardines off the coast.

A 2021 study revealed that bonnethead sharks utilize Earth's magnetic field for navigation, as demonstrated by their ability to orient themselves towards their

Research indicates that bull sharks in Fiji repeatedly meet at the same reef, suggesting a preference for relatives.

Blowing bubbles helps resting sperm whales prevent themselves from floating to the surface.

Scientists have identified three new Helicobacter genotypes, a type of bacteria, found in the stomachs of whales.

New research indicates that Greenland sharks possess well-preserved visual systems capable of lasting for centuries, challenging the long-held belief that they

A tropical shark was caught off the coast of Massachusetts, which scientists are highlighting as a clear indicator of warming ocean temperatures.

A large great white shark was observed off a popular Florida beach exhibiting unusual behavior that surprised scientists.

An ancient algae, dubbed 'pink zebra' seaweed, first observed four decades ago, is now set to become part of the Natural History Museum's collection.

Scientists successfully transplanted 42 sea sponges into a polluted Spanish marina, with 91.7% of one species surviving and reproducing. This experiment suggest

A 13-year-old Texas girl is recovering from a barracuda bite sustained during a family vacation, but despite the injury, she remains determined to pursue her dr

Scientists have successfully used underwater ultrasound scans to confirm pregnancies in three giant manta rays, providing new insights into their reproductive h

Orcas in the Gulf of California have been observed and filmed collaborating to break apart dead sunfish, prompting researchers to investigate the reasons behind

Scientists have discovered that sperm whales release gas bubbles to regulate their buoyancy, allowing them to sleep floating vertically in the water. This findi

Researchers observed orcas smashing a dead fish, suggesting it aids digestion for younger orcas and provides entertainment for others.

Researchers in the Gulf of California have filmed orcas using a new hunting technique to tear apart giant sharp-tail sunfish. The orcas were observed working to

New research published in "Frontiers in Ethology" reports that orcas in the Gulf of California have been filmed cooperatively ramming sunfish with such force th

Marine biologists in Mexico have captured video footage showing killer whales using an unusual maneuver to pulverize a 2,000-pound fish, offering new insights i

Scientists have discovered the deepest animal ecosystem ever found, thriving nearly 10 kilometers beneath the Pacific Ocean.

Researchers at a new field station on Big Tancook Island, off Nova Scotia's South Shore, are utilizing tracking technologies to study white shark movements and

Scientists have captured the first-ever footage of a rare barreleye fish alive in its natural deep-sea habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.