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Scientists predict the size of plastics animals can eat (Fri, 27 Mar 2020)
A team of scientists has, for the first time, developed a way of predicting the size of plastics different animals are likely to ingest.
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Secrets to swimming efficiency of whales, dolphins (Thu, 19 Mar 2020)
Recent work has examined the fluid mechanics of cetacean propulsion by numerically simulating their oscillating tail fins. A team developed a model that, for the first time, could quantitatively predict how the motions of the fin should be tailored to its shape in order to maximize its efficiency. The research could influence the design of next-gen underwater robots.
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Scientists find high concentrations of toxic phenyltin compounds in local Chinese white dolphins (Fri, 13 Mar 2020)
A research team confirmed the occurrence of biomagnification of toxic substance TPT compounds along the marine food chain resulted in very high concentrations of TPT in two top predators, the Chinese white dolphin and the finless porpoises. This is the first study in the world to confirm the trophic magnification of TPT in food webs of cetacean species.
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New research sheds light on the unique 'call' of Ross Sea killer whales (Wed, 26 Feb 2020)
New research has found that the smallest type of killer whale has 28 different complex calls, comprising a combination of burst-pulse sounds and whistles, which they use to communicate with family members about the changing landscape and habitat.
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Solar storms may leave gray whales 'blind' and stranded (Mon, 24 Feb 2020)
A new study offers some of the first evidence that gray whales might depend on a magnetic sense to find their way through the ocean. This evidence comes from the discovery that whales are more likely to strand themselves on days when solar storms disrupt Earth's magnetic field.
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