marine conservation
Heroic Rescue: How Locals and Tourists United to Save a Stranded Whale Shark at Kerala's Varkala Beach
Dec 12, 2025 02:00 pm CST
In a remarkable display of human compassion, locals and tourists at Kerala's Varkala beach joined forces for over three hours to rescue a massive whale shark entangled in a fisherman's net. Despite facing injuries from the shark's rough skin, the determined group successfully guided the gentle giant back to deeper waters, documenting the inspirational marine rescue that has since gone viral on social media.
Rare Pygmy Killer Whale Found Dead on Odisha Coast: Investigating the Loss of an Elusive Marine Species
Dec 01, 2025 12:03 am CST
A rare pygmy killer whale, weighing approximately 800-1,000 kg, was discovered deceased along Odisha's Bhadrak coastline. The elusive marine mammal, actually belonging to the dolphin family despite its name, may have suffered injuries from a vessel collision. Officials have collected samples for analysis while investigating the cause of death of this rarely-seen deep-water species.
North Atlantic Right Whale Population Shows Promising Recovery After Decades of Decline
Oct 22, 2025 02:28 am CST
The endangered North Atlantic right whale population has increased to 384 individuals, showing a 7% growth since 2020 after years of decline. Conservation efforts in Canada and the US have contributed to this recovery, with 11 new calves born and no mortalities recorded this year. Despite this progress, environmental groups warn that continued protection is essential for the species' survival against threats from ship collisions and fishing gear entanglement.
Mysterious Mass Stranding: 26 Killer Whales Found Dead on Argentine Beach Baffles Scientific Community
Oct 17, 2025 12:16 am CST
Scientists are investigating the rare mass stranding of 26 ecotype D killer whales on a remote Argentine beach, marking only the third such event in recorded history. Researchers from CONICET and CADIC are collecting biological samples and environmental data to determine whether natural causes or concerning ecosystem changes led to this puzzling incident involving these apex marine predators.
IUCN Report: Over 48,000 Species Now Threatened with Extinction as Arctic Wildlife Faces Accelerating Climate Impact
Oct 10, 2025 09:28 pm CST
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released an updated red list revealing 48,646 species now at risk of extinction globally. Arctic seals have been reclassified to higher threat levels due to climate change occurring four times faster in polar regions, while 61% of bird species worldwide show declining populations. Despite these alarming trends, conservation success stories like the green turtle's recovery demonstrate effective protection can reverse species decline.