In the warm waters of the National Cañaveral Coast in Titusville, 17 sea turtles returned to their natural environment after specialized care of the SeaWorld Orlando rescue team. Most of the returned sea turtles were rescued in New England and flew to Florida for treatment at the end of last year. At the beginning of last December, more …
Meredith/AP) – Whales are generally peaceful. Sharks are generally aggressive. So, what happens when there is a giant, sea-dwelling creature that embodies both massive beasts? Well, prepare to feel small. Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the sea. But unlike some of their ferocious cousins like the great white, whale sharks are gentle giants, harmful …
Underwater recordings reveal the cetaceans delay reaching the surface in order to gather intelligence useful for future hunts. Tanya Loos reports. A Risso’s dolphin, on the surface, preparing its next dive on the basis of intelligence gathered on the previous one. FOTOSEARCH Dolphins have been found to ignore the pressing need to breathe in order …
A whale shark makes diver Alexandra Watts appear tiny as she observes it in the Galapagos Islands area of Ecuador recently. simonjpierce.com via AP GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador — It’s the biggest shark – and the biggest fish – in the sea, often found roaming in warm waters around the globe with its huge mouth agape …
If you love something, let it go. That’s what Donna Shaver does every season with the tiny sea turtles she cares for. For more than 30 years, Shaver has dedicated her life to sea turtle conservation and recovery at Padre Island National Seashore. She serves as the chief of sea turtle science and recovery. On Friday, the …