A defiant marine creature has equally terrified and amazed millions of internet users. A viral video shows a half-eaten fish with its back portion's flesh missing, as if some other aquatic critter tore it out. Surprisingly, the fish was still swimming in the water. 👍 Half-Eaten 'Zombie' Fish Carries on Swimming in Water Despite Having Major Chunk of Flesh Missing From its Body; Old Video Goes Viral.
Researchers have captured extraordinary footage of sperm whales randomly headbutting each other, confirming anecdotal reports from mariners and whalers in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Detached orca fins scored with distinctive tooth marks suggest that killer whale cannibalism is happening — and it might explain some complex orca societies.
Carbon that has been buried in the Congo Basin's peatlands for millennia is seeping into lakes and rivers. Why this is happening remains unclear, but researchers warn that tropical peatlands could be nearing a tipping point.
Technical diver Stratis Kas is the editor-in-chief of InDEPTH and the lead author of “Close Calls.” Inspired by the need for more open conversations about near-misses, “Close Calls” shares hard-earned lessons from prominent dive industry figures, and reminds readers that even the most advanced divers make and learn from mistakes.
In this episode with Frauke Tillmans, VP of research at DAN, Stratis also discusses his experiences as an exploration diver and a storyteller in the diving community — as well as his plans to carry forward InDEPTH’s mission to expand knowledge of what’s possible underwater and to spark dialogue across the diving world.
For more information about Close Calls and Stratis’ work, visit stratiskas.com. Read InDEPTH at indepthmag.com.
0:06-0:30 Introduction 0:30-3:22 Stratis's Journey into Diving and Exploration 3:22-4:52 Genesis of "Close Calls" 4:52-11:24 Mistakes in Diving 11:24-15:50 "Close Calls" and Other Projects 15:50-18:04 Stories in "Close Calls" 18:04-20:43 Gathering Contributions from Industry Leaders 20:43-25:50 InDEPTH Magazine 25:50-27:08 Conclusion
James J. Harvey, operations director of Reef-World and Green Fins, joins The DANcast to share how his background in marine biology led him to a transformative volunteer opportunity at the Phuket Marine Biological Center in Thailand. That experience served as the catalyst for his journey with Green Fins, an initiative implemented internationally by The Reef-World Foundation and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) that is dedicated to protecting coral reefs through sustainable marine tourism.
Promoting environmentally friendly standards and practices, Green Fins works with local operators, communities, and governments – and treats divers as an essential part of the reef protection solution. In this episode, James explains how the program has expanded on traditional in-person assessments with the Green Fins Hub and e-learning courses, making conservation education accessible to thousands of dive operators worldwide. The episode also provides tips for divers seeking to reduce their individual impact on the marine environment, such as mastering buoyancy control, practicing responsible photography, and choosing truly reef-safe sunscreen.
To learn more about Green Fins, visit greenfins.net.
0:00 Introduction 1:12 Marine Biology Background 2:36 Experience in Southeast Asia 3:57 Joining Green Fins 6:36 Sustainability in Diving 8:18 Green Fins Expansion and E-Learning 14:41 Personal Diving Experiences and Ecosystem Changes 21:29 Sustainable Marine Tourism 24:09 Individual Diver Impact 29:12 Building a Community for Environmental Advocacy 31:06 Hope and Collective Action in Marine Conservation
After H5N1 bird flu was detected in elephant seals gathered at Año Nuevo State Park, other marine mammals have also succumbed, including a sea otter and sea lion. So far, only animals in San Mateo County have been affected.
More than a thousand years after a ship vanished off the coast of modern-day Croatia, archaeologists have uncovered a wreck that might reshape our ideas of the medieval world.
As deep-sea waters warm, scientists expected trouble for the microbes that help keep ocean chemistry in balance. Instead, researchers found that Nitrosopumilus maritimus can adapt to warmer, iron-limited conditions by using iron more efficiently. Because these microbes control key nitrogen reactions that support marine life, their adaptability could help sustain ocean productivity. In a warming world, they may play an even bigger role in shaping marine nutrient cycles.
A new study reveals restoring mangroves could save $800 million in storm damage, protect 140,000 people from flooding, and remove almost triple the amount of CO2 produced by cars in the U.S. every year.
Shifts in the Gulf Stream could help researchers predict the human-driven failure of a huge system of ocean currents known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.
States are preparing for, while trying to avoid, cutbacks to the water they get from the Colorado River. Here are some key things to know about this moment.
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