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Ultra rare, grumpy fish gets a hand in extinction fight

A precious haul of incredibly rare red handfish are making themselves at home after extinction fears sparked a rescue mission off Tasmania.

AAP · Jan 31, 2024

Baby shark! Researchers may have captured first image of newborn great white

California scientist and film-maker spot apparent pup – never before seen in the wild – in drone pictures

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2024

Newborn shark pup filmed for first time

The shark pup may help scientists solve a longstanding mystery about how and where great whites breed

Salon · Jan 30, 2024

Woman Gets Seriously Injured In Sydney Harbour Shark Attack

Authorities believe that the attack was carried out by a bull shark.

International Business Times UK · Jan 30, 2024

First penguins die in Antarctic of deadly H5N1 bird flu strain

With confirmed or suspected cases in two Antarctic penguin species, researchers fear highly contagious virus could rip through colonies

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024

Trawling the sea worsens climate change

One of the least discussed factors of global heating is trawling the seafloor. It's also one of the easiest to stop

Salon · Jan 29, 2024

Measures against snakebites adopted by rural communities largely not evidence-based or practical: study

A recent study finds that rural communities in Tiruvarur district are taking ineffective measures to prevent snakebites.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024

Orcas try to kill ‘massive’ gray whale off San Diego; video

The killer whales "assaulted" the adult gray whale for nearly an hour in rarely documented behavior.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 28, 2024

NBFGR researchers identify two new eel species in T.N., Kerala coasts

Researchers at ICAR-NBFGR have discovered two new species of congrid eels off the coasts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, contributing to the understanding of marine biodiversity in Indian waters.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024

Synchronised census of wetland birds begins in Villupuram and Cuddalore districts

The synchronized wetland bird census in Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore districts involved 30 teams and aimed to gather data for conservation.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024