Meet the Smartest Ocean Animals 

June 24, 2019 / by Erin Spencer / Australia, Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy While land-dwelling animals like chimpanzees and elephants typically get all the recognition for animal intelligence, the ocean harbors some Einsteins of its own. From the spineless octopus to the formidable great white shark, creatures from every corner of the ocean have shown incredible abilities to problem-solve, use tools and trick their predators […]

100 times more pollution than reported: How new technology exposed a whole industry

June 21, 2019 / by Amanda Garris / Conservation, Environment

Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Easily collected sensor data could have direct implications for methane reduction policies going forward.       Read the full article at: https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/603355432/0/edf/blogs/feed~times-more-pollution-than-reported-How-new-technology-exposed-a-whole-industry

An Ode to the Flamboyant Cuttlefish

June 21, 2019 / by Erin Spencer / Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Cephalopods are some of the most impressive invertebrates in the sea. Members of class Cephalopoda, which includes squid, cuttlefish, octopuses and nautiluses, have captivated humans for centuries—and for good reason! The group includes the massive colossal squid, the inventive mimic octopus, the historic nautilus, the venomous blue ringed octopus and more. But […]

10 Ocean Animals You Might Not Know Live in the Gulf of Mexico

June 20, 2019 / by Erin Spencer / Climate, Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy The Gulf of Mexico is known for its productive fisheries, oil and gas economy and resilient communities. It is also a biologically rich marine ecosystem teeming with life that captures your heart and imagination. Whale sharks meander through its waters, bottlenose dolphins jump through its currents and sea turtles nest on its […]

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