A humpback whale has undertaken an extraordinary migration spanning over 8,000 miles and three oceans, breaking records for the longest documented journey between breeding grounds. This exceptional voyage, reported in Royal Society Open Science, is believed to be influenced by changing oceanic conditions or evolving mating strategies, as suggested by researchers. According to Professor Darren … Read more
New research suggests that climate change could lead to prokaryotes, the oldest and smallest microorganisms on Earth, becoming more dominant in the oceans. These tiny organisms, including bacteria and archaea, have existed for billions of years and are essential for maintaining marine ecosystems. They play a key role in nutrient cycles and support the food … Read more
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has come to a standstill near South Georgia, a critical wildlife habitat in the South Atlantic. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) confirmed on March 4 that the iceberg, comparable in size to Rhode Islandhad run aground approximately 80 kilometres from the island. Having drifted through the Southern Ocean for months, … Read more