A new first-of-its kind study found the marine mammals vocalised less after a marine heat wave decimated their prey, making whale songs a barometer of the effects of climate change on ocean ecosystems ...

Climate change is also driving penguins to colonize new areas, or to stay in regions longer than they normally would, ...

I recently visited the blue whales in the Sea of Cortez near Loreto, Mexico. These majestic mammals, the largest among us, are 85 feet long. They are an endangered species.

Humans aren't the only ones repelled by penguin poo, however. To krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures, the smell of penguin poo ...

Just a faint whiff of penguin poop pushes their favorite prey to take "frantic" evasive action, reveals new research.

The foul stench of penguin poop sets Antarctic krill on edge. In lab experiments, the mere scent of penguin droppings — or guano — sent krill scrambling for escape, researchers report March 20 in ...

The penguin poop didn’t only influence krill movements. In another phase of the experiment, researchers noticed the ...

New research led by a University of Tasmania (UTAS) researcher has revealed that one particular smelly substance can trigger ...

The bountiful creatures sequester carbon and are a vital food source for marine predators, but their future is uncertain Gabe Castro-Root A single Antarctic krill is about the size of your pinky ...

Could eating bugs, weeds, and invasive crabs save ... micronutrient deficiencies (e.g., omega-3 fatty acids in Antarctic krill) and promote healthier diets. Sustainable food alternatives require ...