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Why in the news? Scientists have measured the hearing range of minke whales, revealing their ability to detect high-frequency sounds up to 90 kHz, enhancing understanding of their sensory adaptations. About the Discovery of Minke Whale’s Hearing Range: For the first time, scientists have directly measured the hearing range of minke whales. This groundbreaking study …
Read MoreWhy in the news? North Atlantic right whales, critically endangered with high risks from human activities, have shown a modest 4% population increase since 2020, marking a hopeful trend after a decade of steep decline and highlighting ongoing conservation efforts. Slight Population Growth in North Atlantic Right Whales: North Atlantic right whale populations have increased …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Coral Triangle is in the spotlight due to rising environmental threats like unsustainable fishing, pollution, and climate change, raising urgent conservation needs discussed at COP16 for biodiversity protection. Overview and Significance of the Coral Triangle : Referred to as the “Amazon of the seas,” the Coral Triangle covers over 10 …
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