Traces of listeria found in Vancouver ready-to-eat fish products
A University of British Columbia study has found traces of the bacteria listeria in ready-to-eat fish products sold in Metro…
Cables Spanning Pacific Ocean Seafloor to Give Ocean Science a New Edge
Marine scientists and a commercial telecommunications company are exploring partnerships that could dramatically advance scientists’ ability to observe and study…
Neptune 1 Loses Power, Goes Aground in Aleutians, Crew Rescued by Coast Guard
The fishing vessel "Neptune 1" put out a call for help at 11:21 pm, stating that they were disabled and…
Stricken Vessel, Morning Spruce Crosses Columbia River Bar Under Escort
Under the escort of two tugs, 648-foot "Morning Spruce" crosses Columbia River Bar yesterday.…
Number of Dead California Sea Otters Recovered in 2011 a Record High
Evidence Builds for White Shark Factor in Otter Mortality…
Does a Whale's Nose Know the Way to Food?
Julie Hagelin remembers the day she hugged a rare New Zealand kakapo parrot to her chest. The soft, green bird…
Research Challenges the Theories on the Global Increase in Jellyfish Population
International research, involving the participation of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), provides a new perspective on the jellyfish proliferation…
For Fish, Fear Smells Like Sugar
When one fish gets injured, the rest of the school takes off in fear, tipped off by a mysterious substance…
Neurotoxins in Shark Fins: A Human Health Concern
University of Miami study shows alarming accumulation of BMAA neurotoxins in shark fins, which may pose a serious threat to…
'Wild west' approach to claiming the oceans' genetic resources must end: UBC media release
New international agreements are required to ensure nations benefit equally from medicines, foods and biofuels derived from the ocean's untapped…