• Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 19th, 2014
Microplastics Are a Bigger Threat to Marine Wildlife than Previously Assumed

Microplastics Are a Bigger Threat to Marine Wildlife than Previously Assumed

New study finds microplastics can work their way through marine creatures' gills

Anti-Depressants Affect the Behavior and Color of Aquatic Creatures

Anti-Depressants Affect the Behavior and Color of Aquatic Creatures

The drugs work their way into the environment after being flushed down sinks, toilets

Watch: Time-Lapse Shows Marine Creatures Going About Their Business

Watch: Time-Lapse Shows Marine Creatures Going About Their Business

This video comprises 150,000 shots of coral and sponges compressed in under 4 minutes

The World Could Lose 5% of Its Deep-Sea Creatures by 2100

The World Could Lose 5% of Its Deep-Sea Creatures by 2100

Specialists say global warming will greatly affect seafloor-dwellers

Thousands of Plastic Fragments Documented in Australian Waters

Thousands of Plastic Fragments Documented in Australian Waters

Researchers say the bits and pieces of plastic threaten local wildlife, even people

3D Printed Coral Reefs Could Help Safeguard Marine Biodiversity

3D Printed Coral Reefs Could Help Safeguard Marine Biodiversity

The artificial coral reefs are made from a special sandstone material

Company Turns Discarded Fishing Nets Into Carpet Tiles

Company Turns Discarded Fishing Nets Into Carpet Tiles

Interface is the latest company to join the Health Seas initiative

Canada's Largest Aquarium Opens in Toronto

Canada's Largest Aquarium Opens in Toronto

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada officially opened on Wednesday

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 3rd, 2013
“Deadly Trio” Threatens to Wipe Out Marine Biodiversity

“Deadly Trio” Threatens to Wipe Out Marine Biodiversity

Acidification, warming and deoxygenation threaten seas and oceans worldwide

Molasses Spill in Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor Is Suffocating Marine Wildlife

Molasses Spill in Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor Is Suffocating Marine Wildlife

The molasses has sunk to the bottom of the harbor, specialists say

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 31st, 2013
Underwater Training Could Kill Hundreds of Dolphins and Whales, the US Navy Admits

Underwater Training Could Kill Hundreds of Dolphins and Whales, the US Navy Admits

Computer models show upcoming testing programs will greatly affect marine wildlife

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 6th, 2013
Climate Change Is Making It Possible for Marine Wildlife to Relocate to the Poles

Climate Change Is Making It Possible for Marine Wildlife to Relocate to the Poles

Higher-than-average temperatures have altered the behavior of several marine species

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 8th, 2013
Chemical Dispersants Do More Harm than Good When Used to Clean Up Oil Spills

Chemical Dispersants Do More Harm than Good When Used to Clean Up Oil Spills

New study documents the environmental impact of chemical dispersants

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 23rd, 2013
Ocean Plastics Made All the More Scary by Their Absorbing Toxins

Ocean Plastics Made All the More Scary by Their Absorbing Toxins

The marine animals that come in contact with these plastics are more likely to get sick

Global Warming Shrinks Marine Wildlife

Global Warming Shrinks Marine Wildlife

Aquatic animals are soon to grow significantly smaller

New York Aquarium Now Flooded

New York Aquarium Now Flooded

Hurricane Sandy's storm surges almost “drowns” this facility

Woman Decides to Ride a Manatee for Fun, Soon Realizes Her Mistake

Woman Decides to Ride a Manatee for Fun, Soon Realizes Her Mistake

Ana Gutierrez says she had no idea her actions were against the law

 
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