Resilient “super corals” have recently emerged as potential saviors in the battle against climate change and its detrimental impact on coral reefs. These reefs are crucial habitats for countless marine creatures and support the livelihoods of billions of people worldwide. However, due to climate change, many coral reefs across the globe are facing rapid deterioration …
Atlantic humpback dolphin (Sousa teuszii) in Senegal Diana Seck Exploring the mysteries of the Atlantic humpback dolphin (Sousa teuszii) along Africa’s west coast has become the mission of marine biologist Diana Seck from Senegal. With the goal of generating vital information about this critically endangered species, Seck, a research assistant at the African Aquatic Conservation …
Tuna swimming vigorously getty A groundbreaking study has revealed an alarming threat to tuna species in the eastern Pacific Ocean. As climate change drives the tuna into the open ocean, deep-sea mining poses a significant danger to their new habitat. Renowned scientist Dr Diva Amon, a research expert from the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at …
Measuring of a Thresher Shark by conservationists in Indonesia. Irwan Hermawan Researchers and conservationists off Alor Island in the expansive Indonesian archipelago are employing tagging technology to monitor the movement of endangered pelagic thresher sharks (Alopias pelagicus), many of which are young individuals or pregnant females. The pelagic thresher shark, known for its elongated tail …