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These endangered whales can live up to 150 years — twice as long as previously thought

Life expectancy prediction using data collected over four decades reveals southern right whales' exceptionally long lives — far longer than scientists previously thought.

LiveScience

Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Face Increasing Threats

Discover the alarming threats faced by endangered North Atlantic right whales due to entanglement in fishing gear, highlighting the urgent need for enhance...

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Whales can live way longer than scientists had thought, with potential lifespans as much as double previous estimates

Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and 10% may live past 130 years, according to our new research published in the journal Science Advances. Some of these whales may live to 150. This lifespan is almost double the 70-80 years they are conventionally believed to…

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One in 10 southern right whales alive in 1893 could have still been swimming today, study finds

Researchers say species is second-longest living mammal on Earth after bowhead whales

The Guardian - AU

How many endangered right whales can you spot in this image?

Experts in Georgia explain why North Atlantic right whales are so difficult to spot, and why boaters should exercise caution.

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‘Like doomsday’: why have salmon deserted Norway’s rivers – and will they ever return?

North Atlantic populations are at a historic low, and this year 33 of the country’s rivers were closed during the fishing season as salmon farming and the climate crisis threaten the fish’s future

The Guardian - UK

What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season

The North Atlantic Ocean has been running a fever for months, with surface temperatures at or near record highs. But cooling along the equator in both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific may finally be starting to bring some relief, particularly for vulnerable coral reef ecosystems.

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North Atlantic right whale seen off Ireland for first time in 114 years

There are fewer than 400 of critically endangered species left and sighting gives ‘glimmer of hope’

The Guardian - UK

Joining NATO binds countries to defend each other – but this commitment is not set in stone

The outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election is going to have major consequences for the relationship between the U.S. and its allies. While President Joe Biden is a firm believer in the value of the transatlantic alliance, Republican contender Donald Trump has for years railed against U.S. participation in…

The Conversation

One year ago OceanGate’s Titan sub imploded, taking 5 lives and dreams of deep-sea exploration with it

Last June, the eyes of the world were upon the same North Atlantic waters where the Titanic and its passengers sank to icy fates - as international rescue teams searched for a submersible carrying five explorers venturing to the shipwreck. The disastrous implosion of Titan and the reckless path that…

The Independent UK

Whale Researchers Spot Rare Species In New England Waters

A recent research flight off the coast of New England discovered a large gathering of whales, including endangered sei whales and North Atlantic right whal...

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Endangered Right Whales Face Threats from Vessel Strikes

Learn about the threats facing critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and efforts to protect them from ship strikes and fishing gear entanglement.

The Conversation

Deforestation jeopardises agribusiness and food security in Brazil and worldwide

The current drought situation in the Amazon, which has taken on a new level of severity this year, is influenced by two exceptional climatic conditions: the abnormally high temperature of the North Atlantic waters and the presence of the El Niño phenomenon. Despite these remarkable climatic conditions, however, the human…

The Conversation

As the US begins to build offshore wind farms, scientists say many questions remain about impacts on the oceans and marine life

As renewable energy production expands across the U.S., the environmental impacts of these new sources are receiving increased attention. In a recent report, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examined whether and how constructing offshore wind farms in the Nantucket Shoals region, southeast of Massachusetts, could affect critically…

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Speeding boats push critically endangered whales closer to extinction

North Atlantic right whales are being killed in collisions with vessels that are flouting go-slow zones in US waters, report warns

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Killer Whale Diet Determines Pollution Exposure, Endangering Species

New research highlights importance of diet in hazardous pollution levels for North Atlantic killer whales

The Conversation

Microplastics discovered in the body tissues of whales, dolphins and seals – sparking concerns for human health too

Marine mammals – animals including whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, sea otters, dugongs and manatees – are threatened by an array of human activities. Species such as the North Atlantic right whale, Rice’s whale and Vaquita porpoise have been pushed to the brink of extinction.

The Hindu

A cooling event 1.1 million years ago doomed early human in Europe

Scientists found evidence of a massive North Atlantic cooling event about 1.1 million years ago that lasted roughly 4,000 years and appears to have wiped out the entire population of archaic humans who had colonized Europe

Space

Ocean current system could shut down as early as 2025, leading to climate disaster

This major system, which transport heat from the tropics to the north Atlantic, are now at high risk of collapse due to human-induced climate change.

Dynamite News

Ocean currents regulating climate globally could collapse mid-century, says Study

Collapse of ocean currents, that redistribute temperatures and precipitation between the tropics and the North Atlantic, is predicted to happen around mid-century if current greenhouse gas emissions persist, new research has found. Read Further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

North Atlantic heatwave could be catastrophic for fish stocks, scientists warn

Many species depend on a consistent and stable ocean temperature window, which is being upended because of human-induced climate change

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