Seasonal Blubber: How Yangtze Finless Porpoises Adapt
Blubber thickness of Yangtze finless porpoises changes with water temperature and varies across the marine mammal’s body regions.
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Marine Mammals Need a Voice in the Fishing Industry
Marine mammals such as dolphins, porpoises, and whales are often injured or killed by commercial fishing. New policies are needed…
Manatee Chat: Uncovering Manatee Secrets
It has long been believed that the manatee is a solitary animal with a very simple communication system that primarily…
Algal Toxins Found in Alaskan Marine Mammals
By Neha Jain @lifesciexplore Harmful algal blooms produce toxins that can be deadly to marine mammals. In the US, such…
Protecting Marine Mammals with Maritime Tracking
Whales and other marine mammals are often struck by ships, sometimes with fatal results. Researchers and shipping companies may protect them.
Swimming with the Sea Lions
Photographer Max Goldberg continues his tale of photographing whales, sea lions, and other wildlife off the coast of Cabo San…
Sea Turtles Poisoned by Plastic
By Kate Stone Mr. McGuire: I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, sir. Mr.…