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Category: Behavior

El Niño and the jumbo squid
Behavior

El Niño and the jumbo squid

How does the El Niño weather phenomenon impact jumbo squid migration and reproduction?
May 26, 2026 Melinda Edie
“Fishy” changes to seal diet over time…
Behavior Biology Ecology

“Fishy” changes to seal diet over time…

Fish ear bones can be used to study seal diet... and looking at seal diet changes over time can, in…
May 18, 2026 Claire Lacey
The hidden cost of killer whale motherhood
Behavior

The hidden cost of killer whale motherhood

Even apex predators get worn down by kids
March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Josiah Grzywacz
Hide and seek: motionless camouflage of the white-squid
Behavior

Hide and seek: motionless camouflage of the white-squid

Imagine playing a game of hide and seek. Where are the best places to hide? What about hiding in plain…
March 24, 2026 Melinda Edie
Secret Dogfish Society
Behavior

Secret Dogfish Society

Scientists explore the spiny dogfish community in Norway's fjords.
February 12, 2026February 11, 2026 Braden Furness
Do vessel operators get the seal of approval?
Behavior Coastal Management Conservation

Do vessel operators get the seal of approval?

Watching the watchers: New study examines the behavior of vessel operators around an Australian fur seal colony
January 21, 2026January 20, 2026 Claire Lacey
How Social Dynamics Impact Sperm Whale Movements in the Caribbean
Behavior

How Social Dynamics Impact Sperm Whale Movements in the Caribbean

Sperm whale pods movement could be based on the presence or absence of other pods, indicating interesting social dynamics.
December 22, 2025December 19, 2025 Melinda Edie
Porpoise Echo Chamber: When Fake Clicks Change Real Behavior
Behavior Coastal Management Conservation

Porpoise Echo Chamber: When Fake Clicks Change Real Behavior

Technology can be a massive help in conservation, but sometimes have some unexpected consequences...
October 8, 2025October 6, 2025 Claire Lacey
Decoding the genes behind jellyfish movement
Behavior Ecology genomics

Decoding the genes behind jellyfish movement

How jellyfish know which way is up.
September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 Josiah Grzywacz
Megamouth Sharks in the Moonlight
Behavior

Megamouth Sharks in the Moonlight

New information has come to the light on what megamouth sharks do everyday.
September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 Braden Furness
The Voyages of The Largest Fish in the World
Behavior

The Voyages of The Largest Fish in the World

Georgia Aquarium's whale sharks can teach scientists a lot about the gigantic creature's fascinating behavior.
July 22, 2024September 22, 2024 Jordana Portman
Southern Right Whales Go for a Dive
Behavior

Southern Right Whales Go for a Dive

How tiny animals are directing whale behavior, and why to protect both!
June 28, 2024October 24, 2024 Jasper Meagher
The Sound of Underwater Music
Behavior

The Sound of Underwater Music

Everyone loves music - even whales.
May 24, 2024September 22, 2024 Jordana Portman
Crabs’ Mojo Dojo Casa house
Behavior Plastic

Crabs’ Mojo Dojo Casa house

Stalking sea animals on social media may be useful!
May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Valeria Contreras
Flight of the Frightened Fish
Behavior

Flight of the Frightened Fish

Fishing practices are making fish more skittish.
April 3, 2024 Braden Furness
Under Pressure
Behavior Neurobiology

Under Pressure

How do marine worms respond to changes in water pressure using photoreceptors and motor neurons?
March 21, 2024 Neeharika Verma
How do whales talk?
Behavior

How do whales talk?

Baleen whales have special voice boxes for underwater communication.
February 28, 2024 Cory Berger
Solar-powered Sea Slugs
Behavior

Solar-powered Sea Slugs

The double-edged sword of photosynthesis in sea slugs
February 2, 2024 Braden Furness
Remarkably Bright (And Physiologically Favored) Creatures
Behavior

Remarkably Bright (And Physiologically Favored) Creatures

Fishermen have observed octopuses out of water for years - but how can such a remarkable ability be explained scientifically?
January 25, 2024March 13, 2024 Jordana Portman
The Plastic Playtime Tragedy: How whales and dolphins fall victim to plastic pollution
Behavior Plastic Pollution

The Plastic Playtime Tragedy: How whales and dolphins fall victim to plastic pollution

Whales and dolphins are curious and playful animals but may not always recognise the potential risks associated with plastics
November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 Nicole Stephanie Gierlinger

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