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The ocean is often considered a silent universe. But many recent studies highlight the importance of the soundscape for many marine species, both large and small.
Human farts and sneezes can be big — so imagine the size if they came from the world’s biggest animals?
Scientists have identified the world’s smallest animal – for now. It could be possible smaller creatures exist that have not yet been discovered.
Iceland is set to resume commercial whaling in June after a two-year hiatus, arguing that the moratorium put in place by the international community was never intended to be an open-ended ban.
More than 400 whales have died on a beach in New Zealand.
Globally, a quarter of whale and dolphin species are endangered. Though South African dolphin populations are generally in good heath, the humpback dolphin is cause for concern.
Noise pollution, whether on land or under water, can affect animals in interesting – and not always positive – ways.
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, University of Tasmania
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Research Associate, Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University
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Lecturer in Zoology, Bangor University
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Honorary Professor at Bangor University; Director of Sea Watch Foundation, Bangor University
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Professor of Law, University of Greenland, University of Akureyri
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Associate Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University
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Postdoctoral Researcher and Wildlife Scientist, Macquarie University
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Phd candidate in Oceanography, Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR)
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Professeur titulaire, Centre de recherche en toxicologie de l’environnement (TOXEN), Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
