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Sea snails hitch rides on submarines
Sea snails are hitching rides on submarines and could be pest invaders of new environments, scientists warn.
Tag: marine biology
Destinations
Volunteer research with manta rays
If you have an underwater camera and a snorkel, you can help with manta ray research in Ningaloo Reef
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Cartels of cousins run dolphin society
Male dolphins form mutually beneficial alliances to take advantage of females and protect against rival gangs.
Wildlife
Stingrays: the misunderstood creatures of the sea
Stingrays have copped a bad rap, but they are actually gentle, inquisitive creatures, argues Richard Wylie.
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Protecting the Coral Sea
Stunning underwater images showcase the beauty of the Coral Sea in a new exhibition.
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‘Supergiant’ crustaceans found in ocean depths
Amphipods are normally 3-4cm long, but mysterious 28cm giants have been found north of New Zealand.
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Sea cucumber poo to save Great Barrier Reef
Sea cucumbers and their faeces could save coral reefs from the impacts of climate change, say experts.
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Female intuition picks the strong from the weak
Female fish can discern mates that were malnourished or well fed in youth, even if they look the same as adults.
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Southern Ocean mercury levels to be tested
High levels of mercury in seabirds hint that the toxic metal has found its way into fish that humans consume.
Wildlife
The silent killer stalking orcas
Killer whales may be top predators, but a little-known threat is putting them at risk.