Deep-sea creature — with ‘glass’ shell — discovered as new species off Japan. See it
[New Paper] Meet Delectopecten thermus, a new species of Glass Scallop from a deep-sea hot vent in Okinawa Trough, Japan! We ...
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How sea turtles use Earth’s magnetic field as a GPS for precise ocean journeys
Discover how sea turtles navigate the ocean using their internal GPS and learn about their magnetic field perception.
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The U.S. Imported Billions of Animals in Recent Decades, Fueling Global Wildlife Trade
Federal data only tells part of the story of how the global wildlife trade is fueling nature loss, a new study shows.
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A British Plumber Just Discovered A New ‘Sea Dragon’ Dinosaur Species
An amateur fossil hunter just unearthed a new species of "sea dragon" dinosaur on a British beach. The sea dragon, or ...
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The Marine Park of Zakynthos: Where Sea Turtles and Seals Roam Free
The islet of Marathonisi in Laganas Bay, known as "Turtle Island," is included in the Marine Park of Zakynthos ...
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New Species News
The Dark Side of the Ocean: New Giant Sea Bug Species Named After Darth Vader Jan. 14, 2025 — A newly discovered ... unlike most of its marine relatives. It is found across the Central Indo ...
‘Armored’ river creature found in pet aquariums worldwide turns out to be new species
In a river of northeastern Brazil, an “armored” creature with “large” eyes paused to rest against a rock. The maze-like ...
Rare footage of lost anglerfish awes internet, raising questions about ocean conservation
Scientists spotted the anglerfish in shallow waters, which is highly unusual and could indicate something deeper ...
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Nearly 20,000 animals seized in global wildlife trafficking crackdown
Big cats, birds, primates and pangolins were among the nearly 20,000 threatened or protected animals rescued in a recent ...
Metallic-looking creature — with ‘window’ in its eyelid — discovered as new species
During their search, the team noticed several unfamiliar-looking lizards and caught them, the study said. They took a closer ...
‘Ghost’ creature — with visible organs — found under dying tree roots. See new species
Trichocallia delicatula, or the beautiful hairy ghost shrimp, has “tubular, hair-like” growths on the pleopods, or fan-like ...
‘Horned’ creature with over 250 eggs found in forest of China. It’s a new species
In a nature reserve of southern China, a “horned” creature with over 250 “creamy white” eggs sat on the ground near a stream.