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Hokkaido UniversityMarine BiologySciTech NewsWhales
Unveiling a Marine Enigma: Scientists Unearth an Obscure Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale in the Frigid Waters of Japan
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinExploring the Enigmatic Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale’s Wider Range and Its Presence in Cold North Pacific Waters.
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ConservationFishMarine BiologySciTech NewsUCSD
Unraveling the Secret Behind California’s Mysterious Anchovy Population Fluctuations
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinUnveiling Anchovy Population Cycles: Research Links Food Chain Length to California’s Boom and Bust Phenomenon.
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CephalopodMarine BiologyNew SpeciesOkinawa Institute Of Science And Technology Graduate UniversitySciTech NewsSquid
Newly Discovered Miniature Squid Species in Okinawa
Overview of the discovery of two new pygmy squid species in Okinawa, their unique names inspired by Japanese folklore, and …
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DolphinsMarine BiologySciTech NewsThe Company Of Biologists
Remarkable Discovery: Electrosensory Capabilities of Bottlenose Dolphins Revealed
Unveiling bottlenose dolphins’ ability to detect electric fields, enhancing understanding of their navigation and hunting strategies.
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Brittle Stars Display Learning Skills Despite Lack of Brain
Study reveals brittle stars learn without brains, using associative learning, challenging perceptions of intelligence in marine life.
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Marine BiologyOrcaSciTech NewsUC Davis
The Puzzling Behavior of Orcas: Investigating Their Unexplained Attacks on Porpoises
Study explores why Pacific Northwest killer whales harass porpoises without eating them, examining behavior, diet, and social dynamics.
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Developmental BiologyMarine BiologySciTech NewsSharksUniversity Of Florida
Observing the Development of Hammerhead Sharks: A Remarkable Phenomenon
Insight into hammerhead sharks’ unique head development, detailing embryonic changes and challenges in studying this process.
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BiologyDNAMarine BiologyMax Planck InstituteMicrobiologySciTech NewsVirus
Discovering Oceanic Gene Transfer: The Pivotal Role of Tiny Vesicles
Overview of a study revealing extracellular vesicles’ key role in gene transfer among ocean microbes, challenging traditional gene exchange theories.
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Marine BiologySciTech NewsSharksWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Revealing Secrets: Understanding the Deep Dives of Ocean Predators
Insights into deep-sea dives of marine predators like sharks and tunas, revealing ecological importance of the mesopelagic zone.