Southern right whales are having fewer calves as sea ice shrinks. Scientists say this species may now be a warning sign of climate change.

Daphne, Phoebe, Iris and Pasithea demonstrated how marine mammals can help scientists understand mysterious places that humans may never visit. By Kate Golembiewski Around much of the planet, an ...

A still from the back of an Australian sea lion swimming underwater. Image: Angelakis et al. 2024. In the span of your life, you’ve probably had a dream where you’re flying. But have you ever dreamed ...

Life on Earth includes more than just humans, animals, and forests. A hidden world of tiny organisms exists almost everywhere, from deep-sea vents to icy polar regions, and these microscopic life ...

How do you study unmapped areas of the ocean and identify critical habitat for an endangered species? You include the study animal in the scientific process! At least, that's what researchers did with ...

Exploring the world’s seabeds is a complicated, expensive and long process. Typically, researchers send remotely operated vehicles into deep waters, where they face extremely high pressures and low ...

Marine scientists have welcomed an unexpected asset to their underwater camera crews: sea lions. By attaching video cameras to sea lions' backs, researchers are not only learning about hyper-valuable ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scientists have a new ally helping them explore the ocean’s ...

If Australia is renowned for one thing, it's the proportion of highly dangerous animals that populate the continent. The three most venomous snakes in the world are from Australia (with a few others ...

Scientists found a deep-sea creature with “massive eyes” in an underwater canyon and discovered a new species near Australia, a study said. Photo from CSIRO Thousands of feet below the surface of the ...

Cameras and tracking instruments were glued to small pieces of neoprene that were then glued to the fur of the sea lions. Image: Nathan Angelakis. The world’s seabeds are little explored, and the ...