Sonar affects whale behaviour
Naval sonar can disrupt the behaviour of northern bottlenose whales over distances never previously tested, according to researchers.
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Animal cultures
International researchers argue that animals’ cultural knowledge should be considered when planning international conservation efforts.
SOI on Best Breakthroughs list
The global impact of research carried out at the Universities of Abertay, Dundee and St Andrews has been recognised.
Whales use sonic flashlights
A new study reveals that whales, dolphins and porpoises use narrow beams of high intensity sound to echolocate prey.
$10m for University vision
The University has secured an unprecedented $10 million gift from the parents of one of its former students.
Post-Brexit marine science
UK influence on European marine science agenda after Brexit is critical to ensuring we remain at the forefront of international research.
Seal of approval for major marine lab
Wolfson Foundation gives £500,000 boost to new Gatty Marine facility
'Black box' technology reveals the secret lives of sharks
Researchers at the University of St Andrews are using 'black box' technology to reveal the hunting secrets of sharks.
Secret of the great white shark revealed
Warm-bodied fish are quicker in the water
Key to survival for world’s most bizarre fish
What may be the last habitat of one of the world’s most bizarre fish has been highlighted by a researcher at the University of St Andrews.