‘Sonic kayaks’ monitor life underwater
An interdisciplinary team in the United Kingdom has designed a “sonic kayak” that researchers and citizen scientists can use to eavesdrop on the ecosystem below ...
marine mammals
Porpoises found to frequent proposed Maryland windfarm site
According to most wildlife guides, harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) don’t typically range south of New Jersey. But recent research shows that during winter, ...
AK museum has state’s only complete humpback whale skeleton
The University of Alaska Museum (UAM) Mammal Collection houses the largest collection of marine mammal specimens in North America. Its holdings include specimens ...
NOAA report: Ocean noise impacts and policy guidelines
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has produced a technical guidance document regarding the impacts that man-made ocean noise has on marine ...
Toxic Algae Could Be Confusing Stranded Sea Lions
It may take both sides of the brain to find a fish. Large numbers of sea lions turning up stranded on the California coasts may be suffering from neurotoxic damage ...
How Elephant Seals Regulate Mercury Influx
In many ways, elephant seals get a raw deal when it comes to mercury pollution in the ocean. The toxic chemical, the product of mining runoff and other industrial ...
Great White Sharks Affecting Sea Otter Recovery in California
Great white sharks may be taking a bite out of sea otter recovery efforts, according to a new survey by the U.S. Geological Survey. “It’s quite perplexing. ...
Wind Turbine Construction Could Damage Seals’ Hearing
Offshore wind turbine construction may be too loud for seals to handle, according to new research. Researchers attached GPS devices to 24 harbor seals (Phoca ...