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Our latest study takes a closer look at the emotional lives of humpback whales.
Bird flu now threatens more than birds. Early detection in both birds and marine mammals remains crucial, and management must adapt as new evidence emerges.
An expert explains why the H5N1 strain is such a threat to seals worldwide.
Could marine heatwaves in the cold Southern Ocean be making animals and birds migrate? It’s possible – but we need better monitoring to know.
Don’t be a selfie tragic. Avoid dead whales, rock ledges and hungry sharks. Oh, and the carcass might explode.
The highly social lives of many marine mammals brings many benefits. But it also comes with a hidden cost.
Three decades of data from UK harbour porpoises show mercury is still increasing despite a global treaty to reduce it.
Almost 400 scientists from around the world came together to understand the movements of large marine mammals, using 30 years of satellite tracking data.
The first dedicated scientific surveys have confirmed the presence of blue whales in Seychelles.
Researchers are finding alarming concentrations of persistent pollutants such as PFAS in Australian dolphins. These record-breaking levels are cause for concern.
New research shows that relatively large microplastic particles can make their way into the body tissues of marine mammals.
Sadly, the chances of survival for the remaining whales is very low – and time is fast running out.
Orcas appear to be imitating the behaviour of one in particular by damaging sailboat rudders.
Raw seafood dishes such as sushi, poke bowls and ceviche are increasingly popular, but can harbour fish-borne parasites. What’s the best way to protect ourselves?
Macquarie Island isn’t just a windswept rock halfway to Antarctica. It’s a globally unique home to dozens of bird and marine mammal species, hence the government’s plans to give it greater protection.
A new acoustic recorder could track the movements of marine mammals more accurately.
Noisy oceans are having a significant impact on marine life.
Using urine and signature whistles from other dolphins, a team of scientists has shown that dolphins use signature whistles like names and hold mental representations of other dolphins in their minds.
A new report shed light on the migratory routes of 1,000 whales worldwide.
Top contributors
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Curator of Vertebrates, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Adjunct Research Associate, Monash University
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Associate Professor of Biology, Stephen F. Austin State University
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Associate Professor of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington
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Senior Lecturer in Comparative Physiology & Behaviour, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Post-doctoral fellow, Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria
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Director, Florida Program for Shark Research and Coordinator of Museum Operations, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida
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Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation, University of St Andrews
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Associate Professor, The University of Queensland
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Postgraduate researcher in Animal Behaviour and Acoustics, UNSW
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Murdoch University
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Professor Evolution & Ecology, UNSW
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
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Senior Lecturer in Physiology, The University of Queensland
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Associate professor, Stellenbosch University