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In 2020, California placed more than 70,000 tons of rock on a sediment-covered seafloor; four years later, fish biomass across the restored reef complex had risen 166%

Scientists restored a damaged marine habitat off California's Palos Verdes Peninsula. Quarry rocks created a new rocky reef, reviving a buried ecosystem. Fish biomass increased significantly on the restored reef modules. Native species quickly colonized the new habitat, showing ecological gains. This project demonstrates habitat restoration's rapid impact on marine…

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This California river once carried thousands of salmon every year. A 1942 dam changed it forever, and scientists are still trying to bring them back

Friant Dam construction in 1942 altered the San Joaquin River, impacting salmon populations. A 2006 settlement agreement initiated restoration efforts for the river and its fish. The program aims to reestablish spring-run Chinook salmon while managing water for agriculture. Multiple agencies collaborate on scientific research and habitat improvements for the…

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In 2012 and 2013, Maine removed two hydroelectric dams from the Penobscot River; river herring later rose from almost zero to more than six million

Maine's Penobscot River shows a remarkable environmental recovery after dam removals. Millions of river herring have returned to the waterway, which was once nearly silent. This ecological success story highlights the impact of removing industrial barriers. Atlantic salmon numbers are also gradually increasing in the restored river. The Penobscot's rebound…

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Trump Administration Weakens Endangered Species Protections by Rolling Back Habitat Rules

The US government has redefined 'harm' under the Endangered Species Act, excluding habitat destruction. This change, effective 14 September, has led to lawsuits from environmental groups citing legal precedent violations.

International Business Times UK

California is weighing state endangered-species protections for southern resident killer whales, a population of just over 70 animals threatened by noise, pollution and falling salmon prey

California wildlife officials are reviewing a petition for endangered status for southern resident killer whales. These whales face severe threats from declining salmon and increased human activity. The state is gathering public input on potential new protections for the imperiled population. Washington and Oregon have already listed these whales under…

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The United States removed two massive dams from Washington’s Elwha River to reopen salmon habitat blocked for nearly a century; by 2014, the dams were gone, and salmon were moving back upstream

The Elwha River dam removal project restored vital salmon habitats. Millions of cubic yards of sediment flowed downstream after dam dismantling. Chinook, coho, pink, and chum salmon returned to upper watershed areas. This restoration serves as a global model for rewilding initiatives. The project revived cultural heritage and dietary traditions…

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What Humpback Whales Are Communicating Through Their Songs and Who Is Listening in the Ocean

The song is not random noiseA single humpback whale singing in the North Pacific can produce a sound sequence lasting up to 30 minutes, then repeat it almost exactly. Over weeks, the song changes, new phrases inserted, old ones dropped, and every male in the same ocean basin makes the…

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Once thought extinct ocean species is found off the coast of California

The ‘Seasquatches’ may be larger than three feet across and move faster than you might think

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Nearly two dozen gray whales have already died of strandings this year on Northwest beaches

The whales are suffering from malnutrition, which researchers believe has been a consequence of climate change

The Independent UK

Scientists found a mysterious ‘golden orb’ two miles beneath the surface of the ocean. Now they’ve worked out what it is

Sorry, but it’s not an extraterrestrial egg...

The Independent UK

Scientific research is the lifeblood of our economy. Now, a wrecking ball has come.

DOGE cuts to NOAA Fisheries aren't making anything more efficient — they're stripping the ability of fishers to adapt their businesses to changing conditions. Similar impacts are being felt across different disciplines, and the U.S. science community must choose whether to look inward, hoping for better days, or to fight…

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Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it

Healthy coastal ecosystems play crucial roles in the U.S. economy, from supporting multibillion-dollar fisheries and tourism industries to protecting coastlines from storms.

The Conversation

Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Face Increasing Threats

Discover the alarming threats faced by endangered North Atlantic right whales due to entanglement in fishing gear, highlighting the urgent need for enhance...

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RFK Jr accused of breaking wildlife laws after report he once sawed off a whale head

’RFK Jr. cutting off the head of a dead whale was both bizarre and illegal,’ insisted Brett Hartl, the political director of the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund

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A humpback whale in Washington state is missing its tail. One expert calls the sight 'heartbreaking'

Experts believe a humpback whale with no tail spotted in Washington state’s inland waters likely lost its flukes after becoming entangled

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Californian tourists lean the hard way that sea lions may be cute, but they aren't your friends

Harassing the animals is against federal law, and they have a nasty bite if threatened

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Tourists crouch on beach to snap selfies with sea lions – and the sea lions aren't happy

Harassing the animals is against federal law, and they have a nasty bite if threatened

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Over a dozen tourists mob sea lion colony for photos in La Jolla, California – the sea lions don't appreciate it

Sea lions are protected animals, and have a nasty bite

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Clueless tourist tries to photograph son with sea lions on Californian seafront – it doesn't go well

If a sea lion starts to stare or fidget, it's a sure sign you're too close

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California tourist learns the hard way: sea lions are cute, but they're not your friends

If a sea lion starts to stare or fidget, it's a sure sign you're too close

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Sea lions are sick and dying along Southern California's coast. Here's what to know

A deadly toxin has been poisoning sea lions and dolphins, causing seizures, erratic behavior, bulging eyes and foaming at the mouth. It has been especially worse for pregnant mammals.

The Independent UK

Toxic algae suspected in deaths of sea lions and dolphins on Southern California coast

Marine mammal rescue organizations have been swamped with reports of sick and dead sea lions and dolphins along the Southern California coast this month

LiveScience

Mystery orcas with bulbous heads wash up dead in unexplained mass stranding

The nine Type D orcas were found on a beach in Chile, with a necropsy of one female showing it was a healthy adult, with no signs of human involvement in its death.

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Ultra-rare, deep-diving whale dies on New England beach with possible case of bird flu

A necropsy revealed that the animal may have been infected with avian influenza, which would be "a big deal" if it is confirmed by further testing, scientists say.

The Independent UK

'Freaky-looking' fanged fishes found on Oregon beaches

Several scaleless fish with fanged jaws and huge eyes known as lancetfish have washed up along a roughly 200-mile stretch of Oregon coastline, and it’s unclear why

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