"marine biology"

Meet ‘The Dolphin Mafia’ — How One Captive Dolphin Taught An Entire Tank To Swindle Fish From Scientists

Kelly the dolphin gamed her own reward system, then taught the trick to her calf — echoing real tool-use traditions found in wild dolphin po...

Why Young White Sharks Left Home During Southern California's Historic Storm

The study not only reveals how young white sharks respond to extreme weather but also offers a new way for scientists to separate real anima...

Meet The Newly Discovered Walking Shark From Papua New Guinea

Scientists exploring the reefs of eastern Papua New Guinea have discovered a new species of walking shark, bringing the total number of know...

Understanding Sharks In Murky Coastal Zones

A two-year study in Palm Beach County, Florida found that reduced water clarity may disrupt hunting and movement patterns and could increase...

Inside Australia’s Project Building Shark-Repellent Surfboard Fins For Surfers

Researchers in Australia are developing smart surfboard fins embedded with sensors, lights and electromagnetic systems designed to reduce sh...

Rare Pigmentation In A Deep-Sea Shark Could Change How Scientists Think About Camouflage

A rare deep-sea sevengill shark with unusual patchy coloration was found to be in poor energetic condition, suggesting that even subtle disr...