(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) Stand aside Lewis and Clark, because award-winning actor James Cameron just won the “Explorer of the Year” award at this week’s National Geographic Gala. The filmmaker and environmentalist won for his solo dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which took place last year. Continue reading to learn more on Cameron’s Gala experience, and find out how his new vegan lifestyle is treating the him right. — Global Animal
(OCEANS) Diehard fanatics of the Loch Ness Monster may be jumping ship to support a new sea creature—one that actually exists. Rarely spotted in the wild, an oarfish was recently documented off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Usually an inhabitant of the ocean’s depths, the fish has been known to make sporadic visits to the surface. Continue reading to find out more on the mysterious oarfish, and watch the video below. — Global Animal
(OCEANS) The endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle has been discovered living in dangerous territory. These particular sea turtles migrate and settle in very limited areas, and were recently found living in the oil-contaminated waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Up until a few days ago, the sea turtles’ migration patterns were relatively unknown. This new research could be the key to saving the species from oil spills, heavy commercial fishing, and oxygen depletion. Continue reading to find out how researchers hope to preserve the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) Sea Shepherd introduced the world to their 10th Antarctic whale defense campaign, Operation Relentless, via YouTube this month. The new operation is coming off the back of Sea Shepherd’s most successful campaign to date, Operation Zero Tolerance, which saved the lives of 932 whales. The campaign name is influenced by Japan’s claim that their attempt to kill whales in the Antarctic was rejected due to ‘relentless interference’ by Sea Shepherd. Read on for more information regarding Sea Shepherd’s newest pursuit to bring peace to at-risk whales. — Global Animal
(OCEANS) The things that keep most of us up at night, may have dolphins sleeping easy. But interestingly enough, our marine mammal friends might not need it. Dolphins have a unique ability to sleep with only half of their brains, keeping the other half alert while they rest. This function allows dolphins to avoid predators, and surface for air, while they remain at rest. Continue reading below in order to find out more about this interesting study. — Global Animal
(ACTIVISM) The world’s oceans may have just found their savior in the form of a 19 year-old Dutch student, Boyan Slat. At this moment, our oceans are filled with millions of tons of plastic waste. The waste from the oceans washes up on beaches all over the world, threatening countless marine species. Slat’s plan takes advantage of the ocean’s currents, collecting the debris at platforms, which then can be separated and recycled. Continue reading for more of the details on Slat’s plan and how his idea may save Earth’s precious marine life. — Global Animal
(OCEANS) Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, it is. In truth, you should have never felt the need to get out of the water in the first place. The shark community has been forever plagued with misconceptions—most of which derive from the fact that little is actually known about them. Astonishingly, 250,000 sharks die daily at the hand of poachers. However, thanks to Dr. Neil Hammerschlag and a group of scientists, this shocking statistic could change. Hammerschlag has developed a shark tag that runs off solar power and has the ability to last for decades, which will help researchers observe sharks at a distance, and leave the animals untouched for the majority of their lives. Researchers hope to learn about sharks’ migratory patterns and nursing environments, with the ultimate goal of learning how to protect these impressive animals. Read below to take a look at Brain Lam’s remarkable first hand account of this research expedition. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) It looks like Doctor Dolittle might not have been so special after all—as it turns out, animals really can talk! According to a new study, bottlenose dolphins can actually identify the vocal patterns of other dolphins familiar to them. What’s more, scientists have observed variations in these patterns that imply bottlenose dolphins may in fact be sharing additional information with one another. However, this news really comes as no surprise seeing as though dolphins are the second smartest animal in the world—second only to humans. Regardless, this level of communication between species is uncommon and could mean big news for the future understanding of animal communication. Continue reading to find out what scientists believe this could mean for the animal world. — Global Animal
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