Sea Symphonies: Whale songs of the South Pacific
World-leading whale researchers take part in a new exhibition at Dundee Science Centre, where visitors can recreate and record whale songs.
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Forty years of SMRU
The world famous Sea Mammal Research Unit has issued a special collection of research papers to mark its 40th anniversary.
Oxytocin link to seal growth
Grey seal pups with naturally high oxytocin levels gain more mass before weaning, without increasing the amount they are fed.
St Andrews professors honoured
Three University professors are recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Animal cultures
International researchers argue that animals’ cultural knowledge should be considered when planning international conservation efforts.
Dolphins picky about friends
Dolphins are picky about who they are friends with and shun rival groups, new SMRU research has found.
High toxin levels in dolphins
Dolphins in the northern Adriatic contain high levels of toxic chemicals and are passing them to their young.
Whales use sonic flashlights
A new study reveals that whales, dolphins and porpoises use narrow beams of high intensity sound to echolocate prey.
Sea level predictions
Major research grant will study Antarctic glacier.
Navy efforts to protect whales have limited effect
Whales remain at risk from sonar sounds