Along the coast of Chubut, there is a sparsely traveled area where the sea imposes its rhythm and wildlife can maintain its ancestral balance. In the recently created Patagonia Azul Provincial Park, a group of researchers is developing monitoring...
The Southern Right Whale Program, developed by the Whale Conservation Institute (WCI), celebrates 55 years of uninterrupted studies, establishing itself as the world's longest-running scientific project focused on a whale species.
With nearly 5,000 identified individuals, this program has allowed...
When it comes to the fastest marine animals, many think of sharks or dolphins, but the true record holder is the sailfish (Istiophorus), capable of reaching speeds of up to 110 km/h underwater.
This impressive fish not only stands out...
A recent scientific study reveals new data on why whales live for many years, just like other marine animals.
The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, highlights that living in the ocean demands unique evolutionary adaptations. These adaptations...
In the coastal waters of Hong Kong, a group of students has become a key ally of a non-profit organization dedicated to marine conservation. Together, they work to identify and promote the creation of new marine protected areas, with...
Researchers from the Australian Antarctic Program Association (AAPP) have discovered Clio, a unique creature that defies the perception of marine fauna: a swimming snail that moves by a fluttering motion similar to that of a butterfly.
Along with this discovery,...
The Florida Bay, located between the mainland peninsula and the Keys, represents a third of the Everglades National Park and is key to the ecological balance of the region. However, the increase in salinity levels during dry seasons threatens...
The Legislature of Chubut unanimously approved yesterday the Natural Monuments Law, a legal tool that recognizes and protects seven emblematic species of its biodiversity. More than a norm, it is a pact between science, politics, and territory.
This determination turns...
A precise and timely operation allowed to rescue a young elephant seal, which had become severely entangled in a motor strap. The animal had impaired mobility in one of its pectoral fins.
The operation was led by wildlife ranger Marcelo...
A century after the identification of the colossal squid as a new species, scientists have achieved an unprecedented milestone: the first recording of a live specimen in its natural environment. This event marks a crucial advance in the exploration...
