Great White Shark (Getty Images) The finding, a result of eight years of photographing and identifying individual sharks in the group, is an important indicator of the overall health of the marine environment in which the sharks live, Oregon State University researcher and study co-author Taylor Chapple said in a statement.
Why is California s Great White shark population rising?
A variety of factors may be contributing to the rise in the population of the predator, which can grow up to 20 feet long and live to be 70 years old. The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as well as a reduction in gillnets off the coast of California, are assisting in the recovery, according to Chapple.
Korea to designate killer whale as protected species
Posted : 2021-05-24 11:08
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South Korea s oceans ministry said Monday it will seek to include killer whales in its list of protected marine species as the country plans to bolster measures to preserve marine mammals in line with tightened global environment rules.
The move came in line with efforts to meet the requirements of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of the United States, which centers on bolstering protection of animals, including dolphins and whales, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
The U.S. is expected to check whether South Korea s efforts to protect marine mammals meet its standards in November. Countries that fail to meet such requirements may not be able to export fishery products to the U.S. starting 2023.
A hangry sea otter shows off her rough and ready oyster shucking skills in adorable footage from Oregon Zoo.
Uni Sushi, named after her favourite food, brutally smashes open shellfish on a rock before tucking in to the tasty snack inside, in front of delighted onlookers.
In the clip, shared by the zoo on May 19, the sea otter tries nibbling at the shellfish before growing frustrated and grabbing it with her paws.
She then proceeds to smack the mollusc against a rock at the edge of the enclosure pool, using different angles, no fewer than 30 times.
After breaking in and being made to work for her meal, she lies back in the water and floats as she eats her fishy snack.
The population of great white sharks living off the coast of California in the red triangle is nearing 300, up from slightly more than 200, 10 years ago, a new study has found.