Endangered whale gives birth while entangled in fishing rope
Scientists spotted an endangered right whale dragging a length of fishing rope caught in its mouth as it swam with a newborn calf off the Georgia coast, a rare confirmation of a birth by an entangled whale that experts determined they can't safely at.....»»
Study reveals influence of krill availability on humpback whale pregnancies
New collaborative research led by scientists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, shows reduced krill supplies lead to fewer pregnancies in humpback whales—a finding that could have major implications for industrial krill fishing......»»
New method can determine how much a predatory fish eats, which can contribute to more sustainable fishing
Imagine that in the future, we know exactly how many fish we can catch without negatively impacting either the stock of predatory fish or their prey—and that we can actually regulate the amount of fish if an excess of, say, cod suddenly occurs in a.....»»
Viewpoint: In the Year of the Rabbit, spare a thought for all these wonderful endangered bunny species
What do you think when you hear the word "rabbit?" Does your mind conjure images of cartoon bunnies eating carrots? Or the fluffy tails and floppy ears of pet bunnies? Maybe you think about their incredible ability to reproduce......»»
Feds research whale mystery after more than a dozen dead whales wash up along East Coast
Fourteen whales have washed up on Atlantic Coast beaches since Dec. 1, but marine mammal experts and some conservation groups urge caution before jumping to conclusions about why these animals and others died......»»
12-million-year-old whale fossil skull found in Maryland
A whale skull fossil estimated to be some 12 million years old has been found on a beach in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, according to a local museum......»»
Study reveals solutions to reduce whale entanglement in Scotland"s creel industry
Dr. Lauren McWhinnie from Heriot-Watt's Institute of Life and Earth Sciences contributed to a new study investigating the nature and extent of whale entanglements in Scottish fishing gear......»»
Tracking the elusive and shifting identities of the global fishing fleet
A new study published today in Science Advances combines a decade's worth of satellite vessel tracking data with identification information from more than 40 public registries to determine where and when vessels responsible for most of the world's in.....»»
Lab develops new method for on-chip generation of single photon
As buzz grows ever louder over the future of quantum, researchers everywhere are working overtime to discover how best to unlock the promise of super-positioned, entangled, tunneling or otherwise ready-for-primetime quantum particles, the ability of.....»»
Critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise shows signs of recovery
Over 50 billion tons of sand is mined every year—and it's pushing species to the brink of extinction......»»
Gone fishing: Highly accurate test for common respiratory viruses uses DNA as "bait"
Cambridge researchers have developed a new test that "fishes" for multiple respiratory viruses at once using single strands of DNA as bait and gives highly accurate results in under an hour......»»
Whale entangled in fishing gear is fighting for its life off Outer Banks, NOAA says
A struggling right whale is "heavily entangled" in fishing gear off North Carolina's Outer Banks, and likely won't survive, according to NOAA Fisheries biologists......»»
Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable
Maine lobster fishermen received a Christmas gift from Congress at the end of 2022: A six-year delay on new federal regulations designed to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales......»»
Using machine learning to map where sharks face the most risk from longline fishing
The ocean can be a dangerous place, even for a shark. Despite sitting at the top of the food chain, these predators are now reeling from destructive human activities like overfishing, pollution and climate change......»»
Sounding the alarm in time to save endangered species
A few years—or sometimes even just a few weeks—can be all it takes for a plant or animal to acquire "endangered species" status. For instance, when a new road is built through a forest, the chainsaws come out and a rare species of amphibian may b.....»»
Falling birth rate not due to less desire to have children
While some people are concerned about America's falling birth rate, a new study suggests young people don't need to be convinced to have more children......»»
Another humpback whale washes up on Atlantic City beach
A 30-foot juvenile humpback whale washed up on the beach in Atlantic City on Saturday morning, the second time in 15 days a young whale has been swept ashore in the casino town......»»
Dead endangered whale washes up on Mississippi Gulf Coast
Scientists are examining the corpse of an endangered whale that washed up on a Mississippi Gulf Coast beach......»»
New protections for endangered whales along the California coast adopted
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations agency that governs safety and environmental standards for shipping worldwide, has adopted a U.S. proposal to increase protections for endangered blue, fin and humpback whales off the.....»»
Diversity of US workplaces is growing in terms of race, ethnicity and age, forcing more employers to be flexible
Increased immigration, longer life expectancy and a decline in birth rates are transforming the U.S. workforce in two important ways. The people powering this nation's economy include far more people of color and workers over 55 than was the case fou.....»»
New parents benefit from participating in family education program, study shows
The birth of a child is a major life transition, and it can be a stressful time for new parents. Family and relationship education programs are available to help individuals and couples deal with these challenges. But do such programs work as intende.....»»