Tag: Marine Research
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Namibian Dolphin Boom: Thousands of Sightings in Walvis Bay Mark a Landmark Year
Record Dolphin Sightings in Walvis Bay Highlight a Coastal Conservation Boom Namibia is ringing in a milestone year for marine life research and conservation, as the Marine Eco Foundation Namibia reports an extraordinary tally of dolphin sightings in the Walvis Bay area in 2025. The foundation logged a total of 3,720 dolphin sightings, underscoring the…
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Antarctica Glacier Calving: Underwater Tsunamis Explained
What triggers underwater tsunamis? When glaciers around Antarctica fracture and calve, massive blocks of ice plunge into the deep. This sudden displacement of seawater can generate powerful, long-wavelength waves that travel beneath the ocean surface. Unlike typical surface waves, these underwater tsunamis move with unique motion, spreading energy horizontally and sometimes surfacing as noticeable surges…
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Fresh Impetus for Blue Economy: UDSM-IMS Zanzibar at the Forefront of Marine Research
New Momentum for the Blue Economy In a determined push to harness the ocean’s potential, Tanzania is turning to its academic strength and strategic institutions. President Samia Suluhu Hassan highlighted the pivotal role of the University of Dar es Salaam’s Institute of Marine Sciences (UDSM–IMS) in Zanzibar as a cornerstone of the blue economy. Through…
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Night Divers Reveal New Symbiosis: Juvenile Fish Carry Stinging Anemones in Their Mouths
Unveiling a surprising underwater partnership In a striking discovery reported in the Journal of Fish Biology, researchers document a previously unknown relationship between juvenile fish and stinging sea anemones. Through blackwater photography — a night-time open-ocean technique that captures life in near-total darkness — divers photographed several species of young fish carrying larval anemones in…
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Historic Mission in the Arctic: NGCC Amundsen’s Breakthrough
Introduction to the NGCC Amundsen Mission For the first time in two decades, scientists aboard the research vessel NGCC Amundsen are embarking on a groundbreaking mission in the remote Arctic region. This area, known for its harsh and icy conditions, includes Ellesmere Island, the Queen Elizabeth Islands archipelago, and the protected marine zone of Tuvaijuittuq.…
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Exploring the Extreme Arctic: A Historic Expedition
Introduction The recent expedition to the Extreme Arctic aboard the NGCC Amundsen marks a historic milestone in scientific research. This region, enveloped in ice for much of the year, has remained largely unexplored for the past two decades. The mission, focusing on the isolated areas surrounding Ellesmere Island and the Queen Elizabeth Islands archipelago, is…