Ocean Predators : Science World Report

Feb 08, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Noise Pollution in the Ocean May be Giving Predators an Edge Against Prey

It turns out that predators may have the advantage when motor boat noise is involved.

Jan 22, 2016 02:40 PM EST

The Chemical Warfare Of Small, Deadly Sea Slugs

Researchers conduct detailed study of toxic compound Latrunculin A found in five closely-related species of sea slugs.

Jan 21, 2016 04:09 PM EST

'Twilight Zone' Fish Swim Silently With Forked Tails, Study Reveals

In a new study, scientists found that the shape of a fish's tail can help determine whether a fish will survive across a range of deep and shallow reefs.

Jan 20, 2016 12:02 PM EST

Ancient, Extinct Crustacean 'Dollocaris' Preyed With Monstrous Eyes

A study has identified an extinct crustacean-like creature from the Jurassic era, that used its monstrous eyes to capture its prey.

Jan 07, 2016 03:10 PM EST

Study Reveals That Leopard Sharks Navigate With Their Noses

A new study found that leopard sharks use their nose to navigate straight paths in the ocean

Jan 07, 2016 02:06 PM EST

How Does A Fish See In The Water World?

Researchers use a new technique that is allowing them to understand how fish "see."

Dec 28, 2015 01:34 PM EST

Watch the Rare Giant Squid Rising from the Deep Near Japan

People atop a pier in Japan's Toyoma Bay were started and astonished when they saw a giant squid lurking close to the surface of the water on Christmas Eve.

Dec 10, 2015 12:46 PM EST

15-Million-Year-Old Sperm Whale Fossil Is Actually A 'White Whale'

After numerous analyses, researchers have identified a 15 million year-old sperm whale fossil specimen as a white whale

Dec 03, 2015 11:46 AM EST

30-Million-Year-Old Whale Fossil From North Pacific Identified

Researchers have identified a 30-million-year-old baleen whale fossil that once lived in the North Pacific Ocean. The whale fossil is shedding light on the evolution of baleen whales.

Nov 20, 2015 10:49 AM EST

How Fish Camouflage in the Open Ocean with Light

When fish venture into the open ocean, they seem to disappear. Now, researchers have learned a bit more about how fish play with light in order to camouflage themselves from predators.

Nov 13, 2015 01:05 PM EST

Climate Change Destroys Sharks' Hunting Abilities

Researchers found that sharks and other large marine predators are losing their hunting abilities due to warmer oceans and high levels of CO2. This reduces sharks' growth and development, and their population declines at the same time.

Oct 13, 2015 06:50 AM EDT