Boat traffic alters marine megafauna behavior, stress and population trends, global analysis finds

• A new study provides a comprehensive global synthesis of how vessel traffic affects large marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins, seals, manatees, sea turtles, sharks and ra

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 26, 2026) · 1 min · 111 words

Kelp forests face crisis: decline since 2013‑17 heat wave

• California kelp forests have declined since 2013‑17 marine heat wave. • Recovery remains limited despite restoration efforts by scientists and volunteers. • Kelp loss mirrors glo

Science · February 24, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 159 words

Endangered marine life is being caught in fishing nets, but it doesn't need to be

• Hundreds of thousands of marine animals are killed every year after becoming accidentally caught in commercial fishing nets. • Sharks, skates and rays are at particular risk, alo

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 108 words
German engineers test silent propellers to save marine life without losing speed

German engineers test silent propellers to save marine life without losing speed

• German engineers test silent propellers to save marine life without losing speed The MinKav project uses high-speed cameras to visualize bubble collapse, aiming to make silent pr