Brazil: Scientists discover new reefs teeming with marine life

"Doubling the size of the southern Atlantic's largest reef system Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 8, 2008) – Scientists announced today the discovery of reef structures they believe doubles the size of the Southern...

Migaloo is not alone- second albino humpback spotted

"MIGALOO may not be the only white humpback whale visiting Far Northern waters this year. A television helicopter this week spotted a predominantly white humpback, with black blotches near its head and tail, off the coast of Byron Bay.Sea World marine sciences director Trevor...

The Big Dig: Excavating A Blue Whale, UBC Style

In May, an expanded team of UBC researchers and affiliates headed to PEI to retrieve the entire skeleton of a blue whale. First, a trench alongside the whale was dug with an excavator. Using shovels, pickaxes,...

Shark Week: A Disservice?

Watching this year's 20th anniversary of Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, world-renowned marine biologist and shark researcher Samuel Gruber was shocked to see every myth about the shark's violent nature come...

Global warming triggers ocean 'dead zone'

"Bottom fish and crabs washing up dead on Oregon beaches are being killed by a recurring "dead zone" of low-oxygen water that appears to be triggered by global warming, scientists say. The area is larger and more...

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