Sea levels along coastlines in the U.S. will rise up to one foot by the year 2050, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The two main causes for sea level rise are ocean water expansion as it warms and the melting of glaciers and ice sheets. ... See more

Reasons for the rapid declines are not known; researchers suspect multiple factors. The movements of tagged Leach's Storm Petrels will be tracked at sea. Work that started in 2021 is set to continue this summer. Researchers hope to collect enough data to inform conservation efforts and marine management decisions that could impact the species. ... See more

Three tracked seals switched from travelling to foraging behaviour when encountering undersea slopes, foot slopes and hollows. Slopes were associated with the greatest proportion of foraging activity, possibly linked to the upwellings that occur increasing prey and capture success for seals. ... See more