Experts tracked the sea lion, which had a rope around its neck, for over a month before they were able to catch up to it in Cowichan Bay, Canada.
Tag: Fish and Other Marine Life
Killer Whales Find an ‘Unlikely Friend’ in Dolphins
Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.
For Real, a Natural History of Misinformation
It’s not just humans who suffer from leading one another astray. So do fish, flies and even bacteria.
After Deadly Attacks, Australia Debates: Do Shark Nets Work?
Critics say the nets harm marine life and aren’t the best way to keep swimmers safe. Recent shark attacks have complicated a plan to remove some of them.
Sharks and Rays Gain Sweeping Protections from Wildlife Trade
A global treaty has extended trade protections to more than 70 shark and ray species whose numbers are in sharp decline.
Dubrovnik, Known for Its Beauty, Faces a Mound of New Trash
Officials in Dubrovnik, Croatia, say the strong currents of the Adriatic Sea washed ashore a vast amount of garbage, mostly from Albania, during a recent storm.
Hundreds of Invasive Goldfish to Be Culled From Ottawa Pond
Thousands washed ashore dead in the spring, but the fish are back. “They’re pretty hard to kill,” a biology professor said.
Study Analyzes How Much ‘Macro’ Plastic Is Deadly to Sea Life
Scientists analyzed thousands of autopsies of seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals and found that even small amounts of ingested plastic can be deadly.
A River Restoration in Oregon Gets Fast Results: The Salmon Swam Right Back
The fish had been missing from the headwaters of the Klamath River for more than a century. Just a year after the removal of a final dam, they’ve returned.
Why a Chef in Brazil Couldn’t Stomach a Menu Request for a Prince’s Event
He was asked to cater a climate event for Prince William and 700 guests. But omitting the famous Amazonian fish was like “asking Iron Maiden to play jazz.”