Critter News

JULY 21, 2010

Scientists studying the massive BP oil spill fear a decades-long, “cascading” effect on marine life that could lead to a shift in the overall biological network in the Gulf of Mexico. Tags: marine life 2010 oil spill pollution Gulf of Mexico. It's the "gift" that keeps on giving. From the Khaleej Times Online/AFP.

Marine Life 100

Marine Life Sea Turtles Whales Whaling 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 23, 2013

These nutrient-rich currents provide sustenance for a variety of marine-life, including the many thousand of seabirds that call this place home. Lastly, due to its previous inaccessibility to humans and the absence of natural predators, the wildlife is bizarrely unafraid of humans, allowing for a truly unforgettable experience.

Whales 258

Whales Whaling Sharks Marine Life 258

10,000 Birds

JULY 7, 2015

The book says nothing about photographing marine life; I highly recommend it.). I did not have an opportunity to use the Offshore Sea Life ID Guide to identify marine mammals on this trip, but I did go whale-watching trip with Sarah and Todd last August, and I can see how the book would have enriched the experience.

Dolphins 162

Dolphins Whales Whaling Porpoises 162

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2015

Conversely, parts of the world that have traditionally been quite dry may experience more rainfall. Altering the ocean’s chemistry alters the way marine life reproduces and develops; for example, a young marine snail simply cannot develop a shell in conditions that are too acidic, and will die.

North America 209

North America Birds San Francisco Suffering 209