In the southern Barents Sea, tiny creatures are making a big impact. These are zooplankton, the small animals drifting in the ocean. They are super important for fish and shellfish. This area is a hotspot for fishing. So, understanding zooplankton here is crucial. A recent study looked at these tiny creatures in the summer. They found 44 different types of zooplankt...
The ocean is full of tiny, swimming babies of sea creatures. These little ones are called larvae. They float around until they find a good spot to grow up. This is a big deal because if they don't find the right place, they can't become adults. This process is super important for sea life, especially in places like coral reefs. Recently, scientists have been studyin...
Sharks are fascinating creatures. They have been around for millions of years. But we still know very little about them. A group of scientists has been studying sharks for over 50 years. They work out of a research center in Virginia. Their goal is to learn more about these mysterious predators. The scientists spend their days on a boat. They set up long fishing lin...
Poland is on the hunt for new submarines, and the UK and Sweden are teaming up to win the deal. The "Orka" program is a big part of Poland's plan to modernize its navy and strengthen its NATO ties, especially with Russia causing trouble. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is pushing hard for Poland to pick Swedish defense company Saab. Saab isn't the only one in ...
In the vast waters near Seattle, a group of orcas, also known as killer whales, were on a hunt. They were not just any orcas, but Bigg's orcas, known for their varied diet. These orcas are not endangered like their salmon-eating cousins, the resident orcas. They are well-fed and thrive in the marine ecosystem. A photographer was nearby, capturing the scene. She saw ...
Contender, a massive great white shark, has been making waves along the Atlantic coast. This isn't just any shark; he's the largest male great white ever tagged in the Atlantic. After being tagged near the Florida-Georgia line in January, Contender has been on quite the adventure, swimming over 4, 300 miles. His journey took him up the coast, all the way to the chil...
Pat McAfee, a well-known sports media figure, recently hosted his show from Parris Island, South Carolina, to celebrate Veterans Day. The event featured Marines from the island and included a live phone interview with former President Donald Trump. McAfee faced criticism for inviting Trump but defended his decision during the next show. McAfee pointed out that Trump...
DES, a chemical often found in water, is causing trouble for tiny ocean plants called diatoms. These plants are super important because they make a lot of the oxygen we breathe. But DES is making it hard for them to do their job. When diatoms are exposed to DES, they can't make as much chlorophyll, which is what makes plants green and helps them turn sunlight into e...
In the chilly waters off Norway's Skjervøy, a group of researchers had an extraordinary experience. They saw something very few people have ever witnessed: the birth of a baby orca. The water turned red with blood, and suddenly, a tiny head appeared. It was a newborn orca, and the whole pod of orcas quickly formed a protective circle around it. The researchers were ...
Coastal areas often bear the brunt of human activities, with pollutants seeping into the water and settling into the sediments. Among the creatures affected are golden kelp, E. radiata, which can't just up and leave when things get tough. They have to toughen up or adapt to survive. Scientists wanted to see how two groups of these kelp, living in different parts of ...