marine fauna

Researchers unveil an astonishing discovery at the bottom of the sea

Researchers have embarked on an ambitious mission to explore the seafloor, revealing a vibrant and life-filled ecosystem near the hydrothermal vents, located more than 2,500 meters below sea level. This expedition, carried out aboard the Falkor vessel at the East...

Male medaka fish mate up to 19 times a day.

Japanese scientists have demonstrated that male medaka fish can mate an average of 19 times a day, releasing more than half of their sperm production in the first three copulations. Among animals that have multiple partners and deposit eggs outside...

Mexico approves Revillagigedo Archipelago as Marine National Park.

Mexico has made a groundbreaking decision to protect the Archipiélago de Revillagigedo. It is the largest region in North America (148 square kilometers) that has been declared a Marine National Park. The archipelago is made up of four islands, called...

3D printing helps sea turtles with shell issues

The 3D printer is one of the technological products that offer the most possibilities to users who know how to unleash its potential. We are facing devices capable of saving some unfortunate animals, for example, they help sea turtles...

Concerns about the environmental impacts of a liquefied gas ship project in the Golfo San Matías

As the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur project progresses in Río Negro, a new concern arises regarding the environmental impacts of the South Energy project to install a floating gas liquefaction unit (FLNG) 4 to 6 kilometers off the coast. This...

The extraordinary longevity of baleen whales: more of a rule than an exception

A team of scientists has shown that the extraordinary **longevity** of some **whale species** is practically the norm, not an exception. This finding is based on the analysis of populations of two **baleen whale species**, highlighting that whales that are...

Climate change and its impact on seagrass meadows

A research team from the Marine Research Institute (INMAR) at the University of Cádiz (UCA) discovered that climate change and alterations in the interactions between plants and animals are modifying carbon cycles in marine ecosystems. These changes not only...

Dolphins: The Guardians of the Ocean and Their Amazing Abilities

Dolphins are not only a spectacle for the eyes, but they also play a crucial role as guardians of the oceans. Their intelligence and exceptional abilities make them indispensable allies for science and a reminder of the importance of caring...

They identify the largest predation event ever seen in the ocean

Studying the oceans and seas poses a major challenge for researchers due to their vastness. Technological advancement is crucial for oceanographers in their goal to preserve the marine environment and document predation events. Observing the behaviors of marine fauna is...

Fishery traceability: key to the conservation of the Argentine sea

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU) is one of the main threats to the conservation of the Argentine Sea. This activity not only affects the biodiversity of the oceans but also weakens efforts to sustainably manage the country's fisheries...

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A turquoise paradise between Catamarca and Tucumán: the Aguada del Cobre river.

At the border between Catamarca and Tucumán, there is a corner of extraordinary beauty that seems to be taken...