Geared up for sustainable travel
Researchers from the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) successfully completed a cycle challenge to raise awareness of climate change and the need to transition to a low carbon future.
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Protect marine mammal habitats
An international conservation initiative has identified new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.
Prešeren the dolphin could hold long-distance swimming record
A team of researchers, including experts from the University of St Andrews, have documented the longest recorded movement in an inshore bottlenose dolphin – an incredible journey of 2,053km.
Arctic seal pups learn to live on the edge
Young harp seals diving for the first time can adapt their behaviour depending on local environmental conditions, according to new research at the University of St Andrews.
Antarctic expedition
Researchers from SMRU have set sail on the third and final ship-based research expedition to Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica.
New Year honours
Three leading researchers at St Andrews have been named in the New Year’s Honours list.
Whales react in the blink of an eye
Whales have reaction times as fast as humans, according to new research from St Andrews and a team of international researchers.
Divers beat seals during deep dives
Elite freedivers who dive unaided in open sea have brain oxygen levels even lower than seals during their deepest dives.
St Andrews professor elected to Royal Society
Sir Ian Boyd, Professor of Biology at the University of St Andrews, has been elected a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Society.
Dolphin project seeks help from wildlife watchers
Wildlife watchers are being asked to help a University project gain knowledge about bottlenose dolphins by sending in their photographs.