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Andrew Harrison
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Ocean activist and cat dad
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The sounds revealing the secrets of world's most elusive whales
Beaked whales have rarely been seen. Now scientists are using underwater sounds to help identify these mysterious creatures.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025
Here are the year's breakthroughs for the climate and nature you might have missed.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Seven quiet wins for climate and nature in 2025
Here are the year's breakthroughs for the climate and nature you might have missed.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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BBC News on Instagram: "Endangered species, including tiger body parts, shark fins and pangolin scales, are being offered for sale on Facebook, BBC News has found. The sale of endangered species su...
370 likes, 21 comments - bbcnews on December 11, 2025: "Endangered species, including tiger body parts, shark fins and pangolin scales, are being offered for sale on Facebook, BBC News has found. T...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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The undersea mountains where sharks rule
Under the surface of the ocean, "constellations" of towering subsea mountains dot the Earth – and they are teeming with sharks.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Caribbean reefs have lost 48% of hard coral since 1980, study finds www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Caribbean reefs have lost 48% of hard coral since 1980, study finds
‘Destructive’ marine heatwaves driving loss of microalgae that feed coral, says Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network
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December 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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When the ocean calls, you dive into shark territory
Malapascua reveals the ocean’s wonders for those bold enough to dive in.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Tourists face backlash after plucking baby shark from ocean for photo op: 'How about we don't touch'
Reactions to the post all point to the same truth: Curiosity doesn't mean care.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Unprecedented animal abuse case halts Faroe Islands' Grindadráp - Oceanographic
Historic animal-abuse charges in Faroe Islands target a controversial dolphin hunt, prompting a regional halt to the traditional grindadráp.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Surfers and survivors call for life-saving Shark Bite Kits on all Aussie beaches - NBN News
Surfers and shark attack survivors are calling for government or corporate funding to roll out life-
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December 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Governments endorse greater protections for sharks amid concerns about overfishing
Governments have adopted greater protections for over 70 species of sharks and rays at an international wildlife trade conference.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Methylmercury in Fish: Lessons from the Black Sea
Rising ocean temperatures and oxygen depletion increase methylmercury production in marine ecosystems, posing a hidden threat to seafood and human health.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Unbroken After 10,000 Years: Lake Biwa in Japan Unveils One of the World’s Oldest Pottery Artifacts - Arkeonews
A team of Japanese researchers has announced a remarkable archaeological discovery at the bottom of Lake Biwa: a nearly intact
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November 27, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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45 more shark species up for CITES protections; tight vote expected
More than 180 nations gathering in Uzbekistan this week for the annual CITES conference could vote as early as Thursday on a proposal to regulate international trade in nearly 30 species of houndshark...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Sharks are thriving in some marine parks—but not others. Why?
A study of marine parks spanning Mexico to Ecuador found key differences that allow ecosystems to flourish.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Trashing our oceans: Feds plan the biggest permitted coral destruction in U.S. history
Floridians are raising questions about a U.S. Army Corps plan to blast and dredge Fort Lauderdale's port — and smother more than 200 acres of sea floor and rare corals.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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Inside world's worst shark attack that left 150 sailors dead… and inspired Jaws
THE heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis had raced across the Pacific with components of the first atomic bomb. But two torpedoes in the dead of night destroyed that triumph – sparking the deadlies…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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The Fight To Save Mozambique’s Manta Rays – Your Voice Can Help
Marine Ecologist Nakia Cullain shares about her manta research and why CITES 2025 is crucial for protecting mantas in Mozambique and beyond.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Extraordinary image reveals one of the ocean’s most unusual dolphins
A photographer captures the rare northern right whale dolphin, one of the only dolphin species without a dorsal fin.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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We knew Ningaloo’s coral bleaching was severe. But what we found 6 months later was still a shock
Mounting evidence shows the state of coral reefs is worsening despite concerted local conservation. The answer is public pressure for meaningful climate action.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Makah Tribe’s treaty-protected whaling rights remain blocked after more than 25 years
Despite the Makah Tribe’s success in getting a waiver to carry out their exclusive treaty right for whaling, the permitting process that had dragged on for over 20 years has now been effectively delay...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Survey finds 60 per cent of Ningaloo coral has turned to stone
Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Study maps whale shark stranding hotspots in Indonesia, highlights conservation needs
A new study has mapped whale shark stranding hotspots in Indonesian waters over the past decade and linked their occurrence to oceanographic dynamics, providing a scientific basis for targeted, preven...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Trade in marine fish for aquariums includes threatened species, lacks oversight: Study
The United States is the main market for “ornamental” marine fish, those that end up as pets in aquariums. Now, a new study of U.S.-based online retailers has found that nearly 90% of traded species a...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM