Topic: Environmental Science and Policy
Vessel traffic alters behavior, stress and population trends of marine megafauna
An analysis of more than 40 years of published scientific literature shows vessel traffic can influence animal behavior, communication, stress physiology, and even long-term population trends.
Urban light pollution alters nighttime hormones in sharks, study shows
First-ever measurements of melatonin in wild sharks show that artificial light from coastal cities can disrupt nighttime hormone levels, with resident species more affected than highly mobile sharks.
Essay highlights overlooked welfare risks for fish and aquatic animals
Researchers evaluate how standard animal welfare guidelines account for the biological needs of fish and other aquatic animals, including access to dissolved oxygen.
Manta rays create mobile ecosystems, study finds
A new study reveals how manta rays form unique interactions with other fishes in South Florida waters—highlighting their complex ecological interactions between species that support ocean life.