Harassing marine mammals in California is illegal, and those convicted can face fines of more than $36,000 and up to a year ...

Environmentalists say the proposed rollbacks could threaten the lives of sea cows through further habitat degradation, pollution and the adverse effects of development. A manatee swims up to the ...

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Dolphins are widely known for their intelligence, playfulness, and traveling with friends, but when they get sick they tend to strand. Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network ...

In the wild, Florida’s manatees already face threats from cold stress, habitat loss, boat strikes and other human activities. Now advocates worry about the potential peril that manatees may encounter ...

The endangered Hawaiian monk seal faces numerous threats — from entanglement in fishing lines to loss of habitat, shark predators, human disturbances, and diseases. Now the seals face a viral threat — ...

A new study looking at the impacts of plastic ingestion by seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals found that relatively small amounts of consumed plastic can be deadly. The research analyzed the ...

PROVINCETOWN, MA – Beneath the rolling Atlantic, a silent crisis brews as the hammering sounds of offshore wind farm construction clash with the delicate acoustic world of the North Atlantic right ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Conrad Pilditch receives funding from the Department of Conservation, MBIE, regional councils and PROs. He is affiliated with the Mussel Reef Restoration Trust, Whangateau Catchment Collective and New ...

You’re out on the water near Galveston when a dolphin surfaces beside your boat, close enough to splash you. It’s natural to call out or whistle, but in Texas, that moment of excitement can actually ...