Gurita biru kecil diidentifikasi sebagai spesies baru di dekat Galápagos

Selasa, 26 Mei 2026

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Para ilmuwan telah mengonfirmasi seekor gurita biru seukuran bola golf sebagai spesies yang sebelumnya tidak diketahui setelah memeriksa spesimen yang dikumpulkan dari perairan dalam di lepas pantai Kepulauan Galápagos.

Hewan tersebut, yang diberi nama Microeledone galapagensis, pertama kali diamati pada tahun 2015 selama ekspedisi laut dalam di atas kapal E/V Nautilus di dekat Pulau Darwin. Peneliti dari Charles Darwin Foundation dan Galápagos National Park Directorate menggunakan kendaraan yang dioperasikan dari jarak jauh untuk melihat makhluk tersebut di kedalaman sekitar 5.800 kaki. Mereka mengumpulkan satu spesimen dan merekam video dua ekor lainnya yang berjenis sama.

Mother and daughter discover world's largest coral colony on Great Barrier Reef

Jumat, 27 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI Gambar dihasilkan oleh AI

A mother-and-daughter duo of citizen scientists has uncovered the largest known coral colony on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, measuring 111 meters across and covering nearly 4,000 square meters. The J-shaped formation of Pavona clavus was found during a dive as part of the Great Reef Census initiative. Advanced 3D modeling confirmed its size, highlighting the role of community involvement in marine conservation.

Giant squid traces reveal hidden marine world off australia

Scientists have uncovered evidence of giant squid and hundreds of other species in deep submarine canyons off Western Australia. The findings come from an expedition that used environmental DNA analysis to explore depths exceeding 4 kilometers.

Fossil jaws reveal giant ancient octopuses as apex predators

Sabtu, 25 April 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Researchers have uncovered evidence that octopuses from the Late Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago, grew to lengths of nearly 20 meters and hunted as top predators. The findings, based on well-preserved fossil jaws from Japan and Vancouver Island, challenge previous views of early octopus evolution. Professor Yasuhiro Iba of Hokkaido University led the study, published in Science on April 23.

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Scientists warn US actions accelerate Pacific coral reef collapse

A team of international researchers has accused the US government of hastening the collapse of coral reefs around Guam through military expansions and proposed rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act. In a letter published in Science this month, they highlight how national security priorities are overriding conservation efforts. Without changes, these reefs face functional extinction similar to those in Florida.

Researchers launch EuroWorm project to document European marine worms

Jumat, 27 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

An international team of scientists has started the EuroWorm project to create an open-access genomic database of European marine annelids, aiming to discover species before they vanish. Led by the Leibniz Institute for Biodiversity Change Analysis, the initiative focuses on these vital segmented worms that support ocean ecosystems. The effort combines museum collections with modern genomics to accelerate global biodiversity research.

Dead whale off Anholt: Danish authorities examine carcass for identity with humpback whale Timmy

A dead whale has been found off the Danish island of Anholt. Researchers are checking whether it is the humpback whale Timmy that stranded off Poel at the end of April.

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