Sperm whale clicks follow similar rules to human speech

Sperm whales produce powerful clicks to communicate. To our ears, they sound nothing more than a series of repetitive, mechanical taps. But we could be a step closer to understanding some of their complex communication, as scientists have discovered that the large marine mammals organize their sounds in patterns similar to those of human speech.

Ocean eddies are amplifying climate extremes in coastal seas

New research reveals a powerful yet overlooked driver of climate change: Intensifying ocean eddies.

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Why are some seals more resistant to disease? UMaine student investigates

A University of Maine student is investigating why some seals are more resistant to disease than others.

Frontiers | Variation in foraging ecology of common dolphins in the Celtic Seas ecoregion

Predators forage by balancing the energy content of prey with the energy required to capture it, selecting prey based on their foraging strategy. In the Celt...

Record humpback sightings build case for stronger protections - Oceanographic

Unprecedented sightings at the Navidad Bank set to be presented to the International Whaling Commission as evidence for stronger protections

Norway Reopens Annual Whale Hunt Despite Pressure to End Commercial Whaling - Inside Climate News

As demand for whale meat declines at home, Norway exports it to Japan, markets it to tourists and sells it online as dog food.

Rescuers free young whale after 24-hour stranding ordeal

A whale stranded on a sandbar in Wallis Lake on the NSW mid north coast has been freed by marine animal rescue teams.