Marine Ecosystems

Illustration of the impact of river pollution on marine ecosystems in Wales (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Rivers Are Choking Our Oceans”: Urgent Call to Action as Pollution Crisis Threatens Wales’ Marine Life and Coastal Ecosystems
Pollution in Welsh rivers is reaching critical levels, threatening marine ecosystems and prompting urgent calls for government action to address the escalating environmental crisis.

By Kristen HarrisJune 25, 2025

Illustration of shark nostrils detecting chemical cues in the ocean (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Sharks Smell Danger: Unveiling the Astonishing Power of Shark Nostrils Without Lungs in a World of Underwater Mysteries
In the depths of the ocean, where sunlight barely penetrates, sharks, equipped with a highly specialized olfactory system, navigate their underwater realm with an unparalleled ability to detect the faintest chemical cues, a remarkable adaptation that underscores their role as apex predators and highlights the intricate balance of marine ecosystems.

By Michael SchneiderJune 14, 2025

Illustration of the Indian Coast Guard towing a flaming cargo ship away from Kerala's coast to prevent an ecological disaster (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Ecological Disaster Looms”: Indian Coast Guard Battles Blazing Ship with 2,128 Tons of Fuel Off Kerala’s Coast as Four Crew Members Remain Missing
The Indian Coast Guard is racing against time to tow a blazing Singapore-flagged cargo ship carrying 2,128 tons of fuel away from Kerala’s coast, as fears of a potential ecological disaster intensify with four crew members still missing.

By Kristen HarrisJune 12, 2025

Illustration of a great white shark with a perfectly circular scar on its head, revealing its underwater interactions (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Perfect Circle of Mystery”: 16ft Great White Shark’s Head Scar Unravels Secrets of Oceanic Battles and Cookiecutter Attacks
A 16-foot great white shark discovered with a perfectly circular hole in its head has sparked new insights into the hidden interactions and mysterious lives of these ocean predators, revealing the complex dynamics of their underwater world.

By Kristen HarrisJune 10, 2025

Illustration of Brazilian "cocaine sharks" swimming in drug-laden waters (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Drug-Infused Waters: Brazilian ‘Cocaine Sharks’ Reveal Startling Underwater Crisis Threatening Marine Life’s Future
A startling discovery off the coast of Brazil has unveiled the presence of "cocaine sharks," small predators inadvertently absorbing narcotics from drug-laden waters, highlighting an urgent environmental crisis with profound implications for marine ecosystems.

By Vivian HoJune 6, 2025