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Marine Life Articles

Do Any Ocean Animals Get Sunburns?

Sealife has been known to get sunburnt, but animals have their own ways to avoid skin damage during a life outdoors.

Glowing Fish That Produce Antifreeze Discovered in the Arctic

The minute fish about the size of your fingernail has the highest expression levels of antifreeze proteins of scientists have ever seen.

Dugongs Declared Functionally Extinct in China

A survey of more than 60 fishing communities found no confirmed sightings of the mammal, which has lived in Chinese waters for hundreds of years.

The Best Destinations in the World for Diving with Big Animals

Sharks, whales, manta rays and other pelagic delights abound from the Bahamas to Australia.

Giant Tortoise Believed Extinct for 100 Years Found Alive in Galápagos

A male fantastic giant tortoise collected from the Galápagos in 1906 was believed to be the only one until a female, discovered in 2019, was genetically confirmed to be the same species.

Red Sea Research Indicates Dolphins Use Corals for Skincare

Underwater observations of bottlenose dolphins show pods of dolphins rub themselves on specific coral species, which may prevent or treat an infection.

New System Automates Identifying Fish Calls to Further Reef Research

An Oregon State research team automated processing of data from underwater microphones, strengthening scientists' ability to monitor reef health.

New Species of Deep-Sea Crown Jelly Discovered in Monterey Bay

Three unique Atolla-like jellies collected in Monterey Bay in the last fifteen years have officially been declared a new species.

How Kitchen Vinegar Is Keeping Sea Star Populations in Check

When injected with vinegar, the endemic coral-eater will die within 48 hours without negative impacts on the surrounding ecosystem, according to a years-long study.