Spotted seals in some of the most remote marine areas around Alaska are consuming significant amounts of microplastics in their diets, according to a new University of Alaska Fairbanks–led study. The ...

In 2023, archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research embarked on a mission to explore the ...

Animals all over the world have wide range of lifespans, varying from mere hours to millennia.The longevity depends on the ...

Communities around the country rely on thriving oceans to promote strong economies through fishing and tourism. Multiple groups prep for court battles that will decide fate of millions of acres of ...

At the top of our planet lies a magical realm, the Arctic Ocean. After four months of winter darkness, the sun returns to ...

In the summer of 2020, researchers from the University of Manitoba set up a time-lapse camera overlooking the Churchill River Estuary. The goal of their research was to understand the interactions ...

Few scientists have seen the apparent unicorns of the sea brandishing their tusks in the wild. The elongated, spiraled tooth protrudes from the top lip of males and some females, and can grow to ...

The crypto market may be experiencing volatility, but whales are actively accumulating key altcoins. As institutional interest grows, several standout altcoins are seeing increased activity, pointing ...

A humpback whale urinating near Hawaii. Credit: Lars Bejder/NOAA Scientists have long understood that microbes, zooplankton, and fish are vital sources of recycled nitrogen in coastal waters.

Melting Arctic ice isn’t just a polar problem—it may be reshaping global weather. A new study links ice loss to drier California winters and wetter Mediterranean conditions, revealing hidden climate ...

Here are eight animals species that probably live longer than human beings. Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. An elephant’s resting heart rate is typically between 25 and 35 beats per ...