marine fauna

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...

Rescue of a Sea Turtle: From Fishing Nets to Freedom

A loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) returned to the sea after going through a nearly month-long rehabilitation process at the Mundo Marino Foundation following its rescue. The animal had been rescued on November 5th by an artisanal fisherman who found...

Crisis in the Oceans: Sharks and Rays Decrease by Half in the Last 50 Years

Overfishing has put the oceans in crisis. The global population of sharks and rays has been reduced by half since 1970, and one third of these marine species is at risk of extinction, according to a study published in...

Disappearance of sperm whales in Mexico: study reveals the cause

Marine biologist Héctor Pérez-Puig, from Mexico City, investigated the decline in sightings of sperm whales in the Gulf of California since 2015. Coordinated by the Marine Mammal Program of the Prescott Center for Studies, his study determined that the...

Amazing discovery: a new hidden marine creature found in Antarctica

The melting of the glaciers in Antarctica is revealing secrets from the past and bringing to the surface new marine creatures that had never been seen before. A team of researchers, led by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS),...

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...

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Santa Catalina is a Provincial Natural Reserve: the most important green lung in the southern area of GBA.

In what was a historic day in the Province of Buenos Aires, the Santa Catalina Provincial Nature Reserve was...