Category Archives: Science

VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net

VIA – MSNBC   Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net A California gray whale is moving freely after rescuers spent seven hours untangling it from a discarded fishing net. Rescuers suspect the whale had been dragging the net–which was filled with dozens of dead animals–for weeks. KNBC-TV’s Vikki Vargas reports. … Continue reading VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net

James Cameron's Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion

VIA – HUFF POST James Cameron’s Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion 03/25/12 11:21 PM ET AP HONOLULU — Hollywood icon James Cameron has completed his journey to Earth’s deepest point. The director of “Titanic,” “Avatar” and other films used a specially designed submarine to dive nearly seven miles. He spent time exploring and filming … Continue reading James Cameron's Mariana Trench Dive Reaches Successful Conclusion

Stanford marine biologists search for the world's strongest coral

VIA – STANFORD Stanford marine biologists search for the world’s strongest coral   Stanford Report, March 19, 2012   Researchers are blogging about their expedition to the South Pacific, where they are studying why some corals survive the effects of climate change while others die. By Brooke Donald   Stanford marine biologist Stephen Palumbi describes … Continue reading Stanford marine biologists search for the world's strongest coral

EU nations back shark finning ban

VIA – SL TRIB   EU nations back shark finning ban By RAF CASERT | The Associated Press First Published 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago Brussels • European Union nations on Monday backed a complete ban on the practice of removing sharks’ fins before throwing the fish back into the sea to … Continue reading EU nations back shark finning ban

U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement

VIA – THE STATE COLUMN   U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement The State Column | Sunday, March 18, 2012 A team of scientists working to decipher the secrets of the giant squid say they have finally discovered how the massive squid eyes evolved to see predators and prey alike. Despite … Continue reading U.S. Navy looks to giant squid for potential sonar advancement

Dead Whale Drawing Gawkers to Washington Coast

VIA – KXL Dead Whale Drawing Gawkers to Washington Coast March 10, 2012, 10:53 am The young male Gray Whale washed ashore Friday night. Marine Scientists from Portland State University are investigating how the whale died, but say poor weather could make it several days before it can be removed. This is the latest in … Continue reading Dead Whale Drawing Gawkers to Washington Coast

Dolphin Stranding In Brazil Triggers Mad Dash To Save Animals (VIDEO)

VIA- Huffington Post David Freeman First Posted: 03/ 9/2012 8:19 am Updated: 03/ 9/2012 11:35 am Dolphin Stranding In Brazil Triggers Mad Dash To Save Animals (VIDEO) It was just another day at the beach–or so it seemed till dozens of dolphins suddenly swam in with the surf and got stranded in the sandy shallows. … Continue reading Dolphin Stranding In Brazil Triggers Mad Dash To Save Animals (VIDEO)