One third for the birds
New research shows how much food is needed by seabirds.
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Single wild female
Think twice before setting free unwanted pet fish, say scientists.
Mythical sea creatures can reveal scientific truth
University of St Andrews expert believes undiscovered giant marine animals probably don't explain sea monster sightings.
Declining harbour seal populations
Populations of harbour seals in Orkney and Shetland have suffered an as yet unexplained decline of about 40% over the past five years, according to new research carried out by the Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St Andrews.
Scientists discover ‘jellyfish explosion’
CAPTION: Dr Andrew Brierley holding a large jellyfish on the deck of the research vessel.
Dangerous drop in sparrow population
House Sparrow.
Looking for Leviathans
Ever wondered how scientists estimate the number of whales and other deep sea life, or the reality behind stories of sea monsters?
Major survey of whales, dolphins and porpoises
Ships and aircraft will take to European waters next month as part of the largest ever international survey of whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Polar populations
CAPTION: One of the polar bears spotted by Tiago during his trip. CREDIT: Tiago Marques.
Earwigs and evolution
CAPTION: The common earwig CREDIT: Bas Teunis