In a new study, published in Science, researchers from Uppsala University found that Eurasian perch larval exposed to microplastic particles were less active, less responsive to predator cues, more likely to be eaten, and less likely to thrive. They also found that…
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Sharks have distinct personalities
A new study published in the Journal of Fish Biology shows that sharks have distinct personalities. The study conducted at Macquarie University observed the presence of personality differences in the Port Jackson sharks (Heterodontus portusjacksoni). A team of researchers from Macquarie’s…
Good news for west coast starfish
Record numbers of baby Pisaster starfish are returning to Oregon and Norther California’s coastline after a mysterious wasting disease decimated whole populations over the past two years. The disease was first seen in sea star populations along the west coast…
Koh Tachai Island closed indefinitely
Koh Tachai, is an island off the coast of southern Thailand in the Similan National Park. The island is best known for it’s stunning coastline and beautiful coral reefs, and Thai authorities say as of October 15th the island will be…
Population of Vaquita porpoises falls to 60 individuals
The Vaquita is a rare species of porpoise, found only in the norther part of the Gulf of California. Unfortunately due to illegal fishing the Vaquita and it’s habitat are under attack and only 60 individuals remain in the wild. “We are…
Amphibian Project, Terrestrial Scuba Diving Using Virtual Reality
MIT researcher Dhruv Jain has created the first fully ‘immersive’ terrestrial scuba diving experience. When Jain first started attending MIT he discovered the joys of scuba diving and the meditative experience of being in the ocean and wanted to recreate the…
Help save Nautilus by supporting, From Living Fossil to Fossil
Nautilus are elusive marine mollusc of the cephalopod family which inhabits the deep sea. The Nautilus is a living fossil and the last members of an ancient lineage that traces back 500 million years, and they need your help. Unfortunately nautilus shells are highly…
Sustainable Shark Diving, a New Website Promoting Sustainable Shark Tourism
Are looking to book a shark dive or review your shark diving experience? The new Sustainable Shark Diving website provides user generated reviews of shark dive experiences, best practice guidelines and dive operator overviews to help you make more informed…
Meet OceanOne a Humanoid Scuba Diving Robot
OceanOne took to the waters of the Mediterranean last week, to explore the wreck La Lune off the coast of France. The shipwreck has been on the seafloor since 1664 in over 100m of water, and no diver has ever seen…