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The dolphin may seek to interact with humans the way it does with fellow dolphins. (Representational) Tokyo: Authorities in central Japan are urging beachgoers to steer clear of dolphins after a sharp increase in biting incidents, with one expert saying the culprit may be a single overly playful individual. This year has so far seen…
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Humpback whales are a rare conservation success story after global protections were afforded in 1965. Sydney: A juvenile humpback whale was freed Friday after it was entangled in ropes and buoys in the harbour of Australia’s largest city for 22 hours. Rescuers in Sydney received a call on Thursday afternoon that the whale had become…
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The effects of ocean warming are profound and well-documented. But sometimes changes in the patterns of winds and ocean currents cause seawater to suddenly cool, instead. Surface temperatures can plummet rapidly — by 10ºC or more over a day or two. When these conditions persist for several days or weeks, the area experiences a “coldwave”, which…
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