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Throwing Babies out with the Sea Ice: Ringed Seals Response to Ice Decline

By ⋅ March 19, 2017 ⋅ 3 comments

As the Earth warms, sea ice declines. What happens to those animals who rely on the ice? Today’s oceanbites looks at one animal, the ringed seal, and how it may be affected by climate change!

Heroic Humpbacks: Orcastrate an Escape

By ⋅ January 31, 2017 ⋅ Post a comment

While watching a pod of killer whales attacking their prey, scientists noticed a small group of humpback whales come to the rescue. Why did these humpbacks risk their own safety to save another animal? Read more about how scientists are investigating this question.

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