Tag: marine mammals
Epic Sea Battle Between Octopus And Seal Caught On Video
It’s being described as an epic deathmatch between a humongous 265-pound fur seal and a gargantuan octopus. The iPhone footage capturing the harrowing battle...
Manatee Sex Is Causing Traffic Congestion
Manatee sex is now a known cause of traffic congestion in the Florida area, at least that is what Tampa residents found out recently....
The World’s Rarest Marine Mammal Needs Your Help
With less than 60 individuals left, the vaquita is the world’s rarest marine mammal. Researchers believe the species could be extinct within the next...
New Hope for Manatees — Aerial Survey Reveals Record-Breaking Numbers
A February 2016 aerial survey counted 6,250 manatees in Florida’s waters — 3,292 on the east coast and 2,958 on the west coast. This...
Toxic Algae Destroying Sea Lion Population
Climate change is making it harder for some animal species to survive. This year, record numbers of starving sea lions were sighted on the...