The Greenland shark is the slowest shark in the sea, and perhaps the longest-lived vertebrate on Earth. A municipality on Greenland's west coast recently approved a bounty to kill 1,000 of them, setting fishers who say the animals are wrecking their livelihoods against scientists who warn the plan could backfire. A Bounty on a Centuries-Old Shark In February, the … [Read more...] about Greenland Offered $45 a Heart to Kill 1,000 Sharks That Can Live 400 Years — Then Dropped the Plan, but Not the Debate
Ocean Conservation
Free Diver Spots A Jellyfish “The Length Of A Bus” Off Wales — And It’s A Sign Of Things To Come
A freediver off the coast of Wales came face-to-face with something he never expected to see in local waters — a jellyfish so large he could only compare it to a bus. "Three Turned To 10, Then To 20" Iestyn Morgan, a 21-year-old from Pembrokeshire, was swimming near Trefin Beach when he noticed tentacles drifting through the water around him. What started as a handful … [Read more...] about Free Diver Spots A Jellyfish “The Length Of A Bus” Off Wales — And It’s A Sign Of Things To Come
Moment unbothered fisherman drags huge shark back into the ocean on LA beach
Beachgoers along Southern California's coastline were left speechless after witnessing a fisherman calmly reach his hands into the mouth of a large shark before pulling the exhausted animal back into the Pacific Ocean. The dramatic encounter, captured on video, quickly drew attention online as stunned onlookers watched the fearless rescue unfold. The incident took place at … [Read more...] about Moment unbothered fisherman drags huge shark back into the ocean on LA beach
Scientists Discover Orcas Deliberately Smashing Giant Sunfish Until They Explode
Orcas are already known as some of the ocean's most intelligent and adaptable predators, but scientists have now documented a hunting behavior unlike anything previously recorded. Researchers observed killer whales deliberately ramming giant sunfish with such force that the fish shattered into countless pieces, creating what they described as a spectacular underwater … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover Orcas Deliberately Smashing Giant Sunfish Until They Explode
Do Whales Have Hair? The Surprising Truth About These Giant Ocean Mammals
When most people imagine whales, they picture enormous creatures with smooth, shiny skin moving silently through the ocean. Unlike seals or sea otters, whales do not appear to have fur, which raises an interesting question: do whales actually have hair? The surprising answer is yes — but only in very small amounts, and the story is more complicated than it seems. Whales, … [Read more...] about Do Whales Have Hair? The Surprising Truth About These Giant Ocean Mammals