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Why Dolphins and Orcas Can Never Return to Land

Why Dolphins and Orcas Can Never Return to Land

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“Dolphins and orcas have evolved so completely for life in the ocean that returning to land is no longer biologically possible. Their story is a powerful reminder that evolution doesn’t...

Why Dolphins and Orcas Can Never Return to Land

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“Dolphins and orcas have evolved so completely for life in the ocean that returning to land is no longer biologically possible. Their story is a powerful reminder that evolution doesn’t...

Turning Seashells into Solutions: USC’s Breakthrough in Ocean-Safe Plastics

Turning Seashells into Solutions: USC’s Breakth...

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What if the answer to ocean plastic pollution was hiding in a seashell? Scientists at USC have developed a new biodegradable plastic inspired by natural seashell structures—designed to break down...

Turning Seashells into Solutions: USC’s Breakth...

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What if the answer to ocean plastic pollution was hiding in a seashell? Scientists at USC have developed a new biodegradable plastic inspired by natural seashell structures—designed to break down...

What Is Domoic Acid and How Does It Affect Marine Life? (2025)

What Is Domoic Acid and How Does It Affect Mari...

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Discover what domoic acid is, how it forms in ocean environments, and why it's a growing threat to marine animals and coastal ecosystems in 2025.

What Is Domoic Acid and How Does It Affect Mari...

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Discover what domoic acid is, how it forms in ocean environments, and why it's a growing threat to marine animals and coastal ecosystems in 2025.

3 Reasons to Avoid Eating Fish from Santa Monica Bay

3 Reasons to Avoid Eating Fish from Santa Monic...

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If you're planning a fishing trip while visiting Santa Monica Bay, then you should consider catch and release instead of eating your catches. Pollution, toxin buildup, and long-term health risks...

3 Reasons to Avoid Eating Fish from Santa Monic...

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If you're planning a fishing trip while visiting Santa Monica Bay, then you should consider catch and release instead of eating your catches. Pollution, toxin buildup, and long-term health risks...

BEWARE of Recalled Tuna! (2/18/2025)

BEWARE of Recalled Tuna! (2/18/2025)

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A major tuna recall is making headlines this week. If you’ve bought canned or fresh tuna recently, you’ll want to check your pantry. Here’s what’s been recalled and what to...

BEWARE of Recalled Tuna! (2/18/2025)

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A major tuna recall is making headlines this week. If you’ve bought canned or fresh tuna recently, you’ll want to check your pantry. Here’s what’s been recalled and what to...

picture of a perserved viperfish in a lab

Have you ever heard of a Viperfish?

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The viperfish is one of the ocean’s most extreme predators—armed with massive fangs, a flexible jaw, and a glowing lure to attract prey in the pitch-black depths. Learn what makes...

Have you ever heard of a Viperfish?

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The viperfish is one of the ocean’s most extreme predators—armed with massive fangs, a flexible jaw, and a glowing lure to attract prey in the pitch-black depths. Learn what makes...