marine fauna

Whale mortality in Chile due to ship collisions continues to rise.

Maritime activity uses huge ships that transport more than 80% of traded goods across the oceans. These large vessels put thousands of whales at risk each year, resulting in injuries or deaths when they are struck by these ships,...

A census of waterfowl was conducted at Lake Puelo for species conservation.

In order to preserve the biodiversity of the area, local authorities conducted a census of waterfowl at Lago Puelo. The activity is carried out twice a year. This allows for a close monitoring of the species that inhabit the aquatic...

Million-dollar reward offered to fishermen after salmon escape in Norway

The global seafood company **Mowi** has announced a reward for fishermen who catch **salmon** following the **escape of nearly 27,000** specimens from a fish farm off the **Norwegian coast**. The news comes after the ruling for a similar situation...

Alfred Date, the 110-year-old man who knitted vests to protect penguins

Alfred Date was a person who couldn't say no to favors, especially if they were for a good cause. This is how he ended up knitting sweaters to save the world's smallest blue penguins species. At 110 years old, Alfred...

The black devil fish spotted in shallow waters has died: what lies behind the story that surprised the world

The sighting of a black seadevil fish (Melanocetus johnsonii) in shallow waters, captured on video by the NGO Condrik Tenerife, amazed the scientific community. This deep-sea predator, known for its bioluminescent lure used to attract prey, emerged in broad daylight...

The incredible revelation about blue whales and their “hybrid” DNA

A recent study published in Conservation Genetics shared a revelation about the blue whales, particularly regarding their DNA. It revealed that about 3.5% of the DNA of individuals from the North Atlantic (Balaenoptera musculus musculus) came from another species:...

In 2024, food scarcity and harassment from tourists and pets were the biggest threats to marine wildlife.

Every year, the Mundo Marino Foundation's Rescue and Rehabilitation Center carries out a registration and analysis of the main threats to marine fauna that were present at the time they were assisted. Result of threats to marine fauna Throughout 2024, a...

A drone captured a pod of dolphins in California: there are more than 1500

A drone captured images of a herd of dolphins in California, swimming in Carmel Bay. What was most surprising was that it was an unusual, massive group: at least around 1500. The particular sighting caused astonishment, and the images quickly...

Outrageous: Tourists on motorcycles scared a colony of sea lions

A strong anger and indignation arose in Mar del Plata due to an act of negligence and animal abuse during high season. Tourists riding a jet ski intentionally scared a colony of sea lions. This is another act of this...

Patagonian Sharks: Reef Project for Protection

Alejo Irigoyen, a researcher at the Center for Marine Systems Studies (CESIMAR, CONICET), specialized in Marine Ecology and a member of the Arrecife Project team, explains the importance of preserving shark species within the marine ecosystem along the Patagonian...

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The EU declares war on waste: food waste and fast fashion in the spotlight

For the first time, the **European Union (EU)** has imposed mandatory legal targets for member countries to reduce **food...