Shut up.
I don’t have to be in the water all the time.
Mudskipper, New England Aquarium, Boston
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“I don’t know how it works or why it works, but as long as they get released again, I don’t really care whether it was my treatment or the acupuncture treatment that made them get better.” — Dr. Charles Innis, head veterinarian at the New England Aquarium
Learn more about the acupuncture treatments at the sea turtle rescue hospital.
Turtle acupuncture
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I found Dory even before the movie comes out!
Palette surgeonfish at the New England Aquarium, Boston.
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Turtle Spotting
This is the Aquarium biologist who was responsible for keeping us updated on the Sea Turtle Trek’s whereabouts. Thanks, Adam! He’s also one of the dedicated folks who help rehabilitate rescued turtles for the past several months, just so we could get to this moment. Swim free, turtles!
Nice one Adam!
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Ready, Set, Swim!
A total of 52 turtles were released from a beach in Florida, a historic event in the effort to save these endangered species.
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Cuttlefish are not to be trifled with.
Press play to witness the powerful hunting abilities of the common cuttlefish. This footage is slowed down 20 times from what you would see with the naked eye. Learn more.
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Oh Oh Oh my beautiful Islands
The beautiful beaches and the green swaying palms
The ocean rich in life so full of promises
Your love for all that you want to share your riches
Oh I am so proud of you I still love you soListen to this beautiful tribute to the Phoenix Islands Protected Area here.
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Lunchtime webcast with the turtles: Daredevil the sea turtle is really excited about his moment in the spotlight tomorrow! He’ll be featured in the live webcast at noon. Click through to see how you can get in on the action.
It’s all happening right now! Go here to watch.
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Who knew science could be so beautiful? More pictures from the remote Pacific atolls of the Phoenix Island Protected Area here.
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With Noise Pollution Growing at Sea, A Texas Team Looks for Answers
by Mose Buchele
One of the insidious things about noise pollution is that it is invisible. While the long plume that rose after the Deepwater Horizon explosion is a discernible reminder of how oil can harm the ocean, the sound that explosion made is less tangible. But recent research shows that the noise caused by human activity, like noise from oil shipping and drilling, is having a negative impact on the marine ecosystem. That’s lead to new research and the possibility of new regulation, all aimed at keeping human activity quieter.
In one recent study, a group of researchers from the New England Aquarium gauged the stress levels of whales by measuring hormones in whale droppings. They discovered there was a brief window of time right after the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks when whales appeared more relaxed than usual. Scientists think it might have something to do with the fact that shipping traffic was restricted in the weeks following 9/11.
In another study, researchers from Norway tracked fish catches in an area where seismic airguns were being used to explore for oil. The result: certain fish catches declined after the guns were used, while the presence of other species increased.
“If the data are correct and can be replicated, the issue comes down to: ‘Well, is this affecting fisheries around the world?’” Dr. Arthur Popper, a scientist with the Aquatic Bioacoustics Laboratory at the University of Maryland, posed to StateImpact Texas. “And as we do more things like developing wind farms, and oil exploration and geologic surveys and such, is this becoming a bigger and bigger issue?”…
(read more: NPR - State Impact) (photo: Luis Rabayo)
Here’s a link to the New England Aquarium right whale researchers post about the sound and stress findings. This year the team included some acoustic studies in their field season, and managed to make these recordings of mothers and calves communicating. Really drives home the importance of clear underwater acoustics for the well being of these animals.
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