94.37% of the sea grass in Halley, Orkney was shown to have micro plastics attached to the plants via Macro & Micro Plastics Pollution in Orkney — The Orkney News
OCEARCH — Discover
Track whales, seals, alligators, turtles, and sharks at OCEARCH — an open source project to geared to helping scientists collect previously unattainable data on animal movements from deep in the world’s oceans. via OCEARCH — Discover
The World Of An Oyster: Scientists Are Using Microphones To Spy On Reef Life — News : NPR
Reefs are being rebuilt along U.S. coastlines, which is good for the oyster. But how does it affect other underwater life? Researchers are listening to find out what animals use the reefs and why.(Image credit: James Morrison/WUNC) via The World Of An Oyster: Scientists Are Using Microphones To Spy On Reef Life — News : NPR
BBC News: Endangered olive ridley sea turtles found dead off Mexico
Endangered olive ridley sea turtles found dead off Mexico - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-45341575
The Irish tan… — In and around Dublin
… there is always the odd Scot who tries to compete, but that’s about it. via The Irish tan… — In and around Dublin
Sparkling City by the Sea — I lost my lens cap..
via Sparkling City by the Sea — I lost my lens cap..
The Meg: the myth, the legend (the science) — BBC News – Science & Environment
What to we really know about the giant prehistoric shark reincarnated by Hollywood? via The Meg: the myth, the legend (the science) — BBC News - Science & Environment
Call to turn oil rigs into nature reserves
Controversial survey suggests oil platforms can act like offshore reefs and encourage wildlife. via Call to turn oil rigs into nature reserves — BBC News - Science & Environment Read the full article here.
Magnetic Fields Are A Big Predictor Of A Loggerhead Turtle’s Genes
You might expect turtles that live near each other or in similar environments would be genetically similar. But new research shows that magnetic fields actually have more to do with genetic likeness. (Image credit: Wilfredo Lee/AP) via Magnetic Fields Are A Big Predictor Of A Loggerhead Turtle's Genes — News : NPR Complete article from NPR …
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Basking Sharks
(PORTLAND, Maine) — Scientists say a species of large, but harmless, shark has been gathering in atypically big groups off of the northeastern United States and Canada. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says groups of 30 to 1,400 basking sharks have been seen in waters from Nova Scotia to Long Island, New York. The… via …
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