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Orcas

Why Are Orcas Ramming Boats? New Theory Reveals Their True Motivation

Recent incidents of orcas ramming yachts along the Iberian Peninsula have sparked curiosity and concern. Scientists now propose a fascinating theory: these powerful marine mammals might be using boats as practice targets to hone their hunting skills. This new perspective offers intriguing insights into orca behavior and their interaction with their environment. The New Theory: Orcas Using Boats for Hunting Practice Since 2020, reports of orcas targeting sailboats have intrigued both researchers and the sailing community. Initially, questions arose about

marine

Major Success for World’s Largest Marine Reserve: Increased Fish Catches Outside Hawai

The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in Hawai’i, the world’s largest marine reserve, is proving to be highly effective. Recent findings reveal a notable rise in fish catches just outside this expanded marine protected area (MPA), suggesting that the reserve’s growth may have positively influenced local fish populations. Expanding the Reserve: A Global Conservation Triumph In 2016, President Barack Obama expanded the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument to a staggering 1,510,000 square kilometers. This decision was met with widespread acclaim from marine

Doomsday Fish

Rare ‘Doomsday Fish’ Found on California Beach Days Before Earthquake Strikes

In a remarkable turn of events, beachgoers in California stumbled upon a rare “doomsday fish” just days before a significant earthquake rattled Los Angeles. This strange coincidence has reignited ancient folklore linking these elusive deep-sea creatures to natural disasters. The 12-foot-long (3.7 meters) short-crested oarfish, often referred to as a “doomsday fish,” was discovered off the coast of San Diego on August 10. This marked only the 20th time such a creature has washed up in California since records began