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Aug 08, 2013 10:50 AM EDT

NOAA Fisheries Denies Permission to Import 20 Beluga Whales for Public Dispaly

In a latest announcement made on Tuesday, NOAA Fisheries denied Georgia Aquarium's request to import 18 beluga whales from Russia for public display.

Aug 08, 2013 06:22 AM EDT

Fossil of 65-Million-Year Mammal Found in China, Offers Clues About Mammal Ancestors

A well preserved fossil of an ancient mammal unearthed in China offers clues about evolution of the earliest mammals and how the ancient mammals lived.

Aug 07, 2013 11:02 PM EDT

Leaders, Fliers and Foragers: The Politics of Being a Pigeon

One of nature’s most fascinating phenomena is the collective behaviour of animals. A shoal of fish, a swarm of locusts, and a colony of ants can all act as superorganisms, where the group as a whole makes collective decisions.

Aug 07, 2013 12:54 PM EDT

NOAA Reveals Climate Change Impacts Nation's Estuaries

Estuaries are some of the most important ecosystems in the U.S. Now, researchers have revealed that the nation's estuaries are experiencing the negative effects of human and climate-related stressors.

Aug 07, 2013 09:10 AM EDT

2012 Among the 10 Warmest Years on Record : NOAA

A latest report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration listed the year 2012 as among the top 10 warmest years on record. The two countries that had their warmest year on record were the United States and Argentina.

Aug 07, 2013 07:50 AM EDT

8-Foot Long Sturgeon Spotted Floating Dead in Washington Lake

A gigantic 8-foot long sturgeon was spotted dead by a Seattle resident in Lake Washington on Saturday

Aug 07, 2013 07:40 AM EDT

SeaWorld Performs First C-Section on Whitetip Reef Shark

For the first time in SeaWorld history, park veterinarians performed an emergency caesarean section on a shark that gave birth to four healthy pups, officials announced.

Aug 07, 2013 04:28 AM EDT

Dolphins Have Lifelong Social Memories, Longest in Non-Human species [VIDEO]

An interesting find about dolphins reveals that these marine mammals can remember the signature whistle of another dolphin for at least 20 years, making it the longest social memory ever recorded among non human species.

Aug 06, 2013 01:46 PM EDT

Shark Week Attacks: Great Whites Struggle Off Screen in California

It's finally here! Shark Week has made its annual appearance on Discovery Channel, including hours of programming featuring these oceanic creatures. Yet as viewers tune in, sharks are struggling off screen. It turns out that great white sharks off of the U.S. West Coast are in jeopardy, which could ...

Aug 06, 2013 12:53 PM EDT

Scientists Uncover Evolutionary Past of Hallucinogenic 'Magic' Mushrooms

Hallucinogenic "magic" mushrooms are well known for their ability to affect those who eat them. Now, scientists have uncovered the evolutionary past of this fungi, revealing a bit more about them and their potential use in medicinal applications.

Aug 06, 2013 10:59 AM EDT

Soil Carbon Lost in Massive Wind Storms as Climate Changes

Carbon is a part of our Earth's natural cycles. In soil, it helps sustain plant growth and nurture crops. Now, though, this carbon is increasingly at risk of being blown away. Scientists have discovered that a large amount of carbon is being picked up by wind and is being hurled into the ocean.

Aug 06, 2013 10:19 AM EDT

Timber Rattlesnakes Benefit Human Health by Preventing Lyme Disease

Rattlesnakes aren't immediately seen as beneficial to humans. With their venomous bite, these creatures are often viewed as threats. Now, though, scientists have discovered that the timber rattlesnake may be benefitting humankind by preventing the spread of Lyme disease.