marine fauna

The first bowmouth guitarfish is born at the Oceanogràfic, a species in critical danger of extinction.

A momentous event has taken place at the Oceanogràfic in Valencia: the birth of a guitarfish (Glaucostegus cemiculus). This is a species classified as critically endangered by the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for Conservation...

After 32 years, Aquarium Mar del Plata closes: where will the animals go

After 32 years, Aquarium Mar del Plata closes down. It was announced on their official channels, through a statement. It is definitive, as they couldn't reach an agreement with the landowners to renew the lease contract. What will happen to...

A hybrid dolphin was found for the first time on the coast of Río Negro.

An individual of a **crossed dolphin** was found on the coasts of **Las Grutas, Río Negro, for the first time**. The animal died shortly after being detected. The body was taken to the Admiral Storni Marine Research Center (CIMAS) for...

The new catalog of humpback whales from the Beagle Channel was presented.

A major breakthrough in conservation was recently announced. The new Humpback Whales catalog of the Beagle Channel was presented. This was done within the framework of World Whale Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of February. The objective of this...

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:...

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The urban grasslands of the AMBA: a crucial ecosystem hidden at risk due to lack of management

Although it is often thought that nature is far from urban environments, in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires...