Tag: marine biology
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Singapore NParks to Issue Advisory on Cutting Underwater Noise to Protect Marine Mammals
Singapore to Shield Marine Mammals from Coastal Development Noise Singapore is advancing protections for its elusive marine mammals by outlining guidelines aimed at reducing underwater noise from coastal development. The National Parks Board (NParks) is developing an advisory that will guide developers and operators of marine works on how to minimize acoustic disturbances in Singapore…
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Sleep, From Sea to Sense: Jellyfish Reveal Sleep’s Ancient Purpose
Ancient Sleep, Modern Insight Sleep is a universal behavior we associate with humans and many animals, but its roots extend far deeper in the tree of life than most people realize. A groundbreaking study examining jellyfish and sea anemones—creatures among the earliest with nervous systems—suggests that sleep’s core function emerged hundreds of millions of years…
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Jellyfish Sleep Study Uncovers Ancient Driver of Sleep
Breakthrough from BIU: Sleep’s Ancient Purpose Revealed Researchers at Bar-Ilan University (BIU) have unveiled a landmark finding about why sleep exists, tracing one of its core functions back to some of the earliest nervous systems on Earth. The study centers on jellyfish and sea anemones—creatures without brains in the traditional sense—yet capable of showcasing a…
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Greenland Shark: The Slow-Aging Giant of the Deep
Introduction: A Giant of the Deep With a Slow Clock The Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) is one of the ocean’s most enigmatic creatures. Roaming the cold, pitch-black waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, this behemoth can grow longer than 6 meters and live for centuries. For scientists, its apparent resistance to aging raises…
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Greenland Shark: The Slow-Life Marvel of the Polar Depths
Introduction: A Behemoth of the Arctic Depths In the frigid, pitch-black waters of the Arctic and sub-Arctic oceans, the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) glides with a mysterious, almost timeless grace. This massive creature, often mistaken for a relic of a bygone era, carries a reputation for remarkable longevity and a life history that challenges our…
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From Sea Slugs to Sunflowers: 72 New Species Described by the California Academy of Sciences in 2025
2025: A landmark year for biodiversity discovery Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences (CaS) made a remarkable splash in 2025 by documenting 72 previously unknown species. This global effort, conducted with collaborators from six continents, spanned ocean depths and sunlit meadows, forests, and deserts. The year’s discoveries underscore both the richness of life on…
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Mystery over mass stranding of thousands of starfish on Edinburgh beach
Mass starfish stranding shocks Edinburgh beachgoers Thousands of starfish have washed up along Wardie Bay in Edinburgh, surprising wild swimmers who spotted the creatures during a routine dip. The dramatic sight has prompted concern among local residents and marine scientists, who say they will need time and data to determine what caused the unusual event.…
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Mystery Over Mass Stranding of Thousands of Starfish Near Edinburgh
Stranded in Numbers: What Happened at Wardie Bay? Thousands of starfish have washed up along Wardie Bay near Edinburgh, stunning beachgoers and marine researchers alike. Wild swimmers who frequent the Granton coast first spotted the dense mats of starfish, which stretched along the shoreline and clung to rocks and seaweed alike. The scene drew attention…
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Mystery Deepens as Thousands of Starfish Wash Up on Edinburgh Beach
Unsettling Find at Wardie Bay Thousands of starfish have been found washed up along Wardie Bay in Granton, a case that has left local wildlife lovers and moonlit swimmers alike puzzled. Witnesses described a troubling sight as a large number of starfish lay lifeless or stunned on the shore, stretching as far as the eye…
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Research with bite: Greenland shark offers clues to preventing age-related vision loss
Groundbreaking research links Greenland sharks to aging vision resilience A new line of inquiry into aging has emerged from the icy depths of the Arctic, led by researchers at the University of California. Associate Professor Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk and her team are exploring how the Greenland shark, one of the planet’s longest-living vertebrates, could hold key…