Overharvesting and habitat loss endanger most of the world’s freshwater “megafauna.” But many species may yet be saved.
Tag: Fish and Other Marine Life
Dead Whale, 220 Pounds of Debris Inside, Is a ‘Grim Reminder’ of Ocean Trash
The sperm whale washed up on a Scottish beach with a stomach full of rope, netting and plastic. “What was unusual in this case was the sheer volume,” a local expert said.
Warming Waters, Moving Fish: How Climate Change Is Reshaping Iceland
Ocean temperatures are on the rise and warming waters are causing fish to swim for their lives, causing financial disruption and international conflicts.
A Lake With Stingless Jellyfish and Hints of Hotter Seas
For divers, the millions of harmless jellyfish in an Indonesian lake are must-see novelties. For scientists, the warmer, more acidic and less oxygenated water is “a projection of our future climate.”
Indonesia Confronts, Belatedly, a Huge Oil Spill Near Jakarta
The true size of the July spill, which has left an inky stain across 12 miles of shoreline and upended livelihoods in a dozen villages, is still unknown.
The Creepy Anglerfish Comes to Light. (Just Don’t Get Too Close.)
Increasingly, these ghoulish and improbable denizens of the abyss are being captured on video, revealing an array of surprising behaviors.
Jordan Creates Artificial Reef From Decommissioned Military Vehicles
The Red Sea port city of Aqaba is promoting the environmental and tourism benefits of the new underwater museum.
For Cephalopod Week, Dive Into the World of Octopuses, Squids and More
A few fun facts about the many-armed creatures.
Russia to Release First Whales Held in ‘Jail’ for Months
After intervention by President Vladimir V. Putin, nearly 100 orcas and belugas will be released where they were caught with the intention of being sold to theme parks.
To Map a Coral Reef, Peel Back the Seawater
This scientist couple created an airborne observatory to map tropical forests. Now they’re using it to identify threatened reefs.