marine fauna

Impact of global warming on marine life: future challenges

A new study led by the University of Bristol warns that some forms of marine life could become extinct in the next century due to the impact of anthropogenic global warming. Historical comparison and future of plankton For the first time,...

Sharks in Chubut: which species inhabit and why they play a key role

The presence of sharks in the Argentine Patagonia is fundamental. In the cold and vast waters of the region, at least 15 species of these animals coexist. This was detailed by Dr. Nelson Bovcon, a researcher at CONICET and an...

This was the long-awaited return of “Mochita” to Península Valdés, after 15 years

After 15 years, the return of "Mochita," an emblematic whale, to **Península Valdés** was confirmed. She was one of the first whales identified and studied by the Whale Conservation Institute. *Mochita* is a **symbol of survival**, because despite the cut...

Antarctica is home to a single, large population of blue whales

The world's largest animal, the **blue whale** (*Balaenoptera musculus*), forms a single large **circumpolar population in Antarctica** and is not dispersed in various communities. This conclusion is based on the latest **assessment of Antarctic blue whales** in 2004 and on...

Alarming decline of sperm whales in the Gulf of California

Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), the largest species of toothed whales, are disappearing from the Gulf of California due to the drastic decrease in the number and size of giant squids (Dosidicus gigas), their main source of food. Decline in Sightings Over...

Death of Whales in Chubut: What is the “Red Tide” and How Can it Affect Humans?

In the Valdés Peninsula in Chubut, a high statistic of whale deaths has been recorded since last week. Specialists suspect that feeding is the key to the intoxication. Although local authorities have denied it so far, it could be due...

Scientific discovery: marine animals merge into a single body

Japanese scientists have documented for the first time the fusion of two comb jellies into a single living being in a laboratory. This finding offers a new perspective on biological cooperation and evolutionary flexibility in marine animals. Merging Among Marine...

They manufacture espadrilles with recycled marine waste

Payote espadrilles collaborates with Seaqual to produce a line of espadrilles made with recycled marine waste. In this collaboration, Seaqual directly collects tons of marine litter brought by fishing boats from various ports of the Spanish Mediterranean committed to protecting...

Mexico will transform 29 ships into artificial reefs to combat illegal fishing and protect marine life

The Mexican Navy Secretariat (Semar) has begun the creation of new artificial reefs using naval artifacts with the aim of protecting marine life. Once sunk, these will serve as habitats for marine fauna and flora in various cities in the...

These are the 9 largest marine animals in the world

The magnitude of the ocean houses some of the largest living animals on the planet. These creatures, in addition to impressing with their size, are vital for the balance of marine ecosystems, acting as indicators of the health of...

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Coral farms seek to save Venezuela’s reefs

In a beach in Venezuela, a foundation and the government are working together to maintain coral farms on the...