First ever find of a megalodon tooth in-situ on the sea floor
A new paper published in the online journal Historical Biology has described the first reported case of a fossilised megalodon tooth found in-situ on the deep sea floor, where it has lain undisturbed for millions of years. https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-news/first-ever-find-of-a-megalodon-tooth-in-situ-on-the-sea-floor
Sperm whales make consensus, democratic decisions - but slowly
The interactions between different groups of sperm #whales is, in some respects, very similar to human cultures, in that they appear to hang out with friends that speak the same language - and make democratic decisions after very lengthy discussions! https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-news/sperm-whales-make-consensus-democratic-decisions-but-slowly
Mating fish keep Florida residents awake at night
Tampa Bay area citizens are being kept awake at night by a strange drumming noise - is it rock'n'roll partypeople, secret military shenanigans, alien beatboxers or fish having sexy time? #Science will (hopefully) find the answer! https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-news/mating-fish-keep-florida-residents-awake-at-night
Population of seals and sharks rises off English coast
Some good news from Cumbria where populations of grey seals, #sharks and rays are on the increase - but so too are invasive Pacific oysters, and #ghostgear remains an ever-present threat https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-news/population-of-seals-and-sharks-rises-off-english-coast
Battle of the Colours - the mating ritual of giant cuttlefish
One of nature's greatest spectacles, the mating ritual of the giant cuttlefish takes place on the reefs of South Australia. Artist and conservationist, Francesca Page dived amongst the riot of colours to record the display https://divemagazine.com/marine-life/giant-cuttlefish-mating-ritual-battle-of-the-colours
Lobsters are an exciting find for #scubadivers - and a valuable find for the #fishing industry. @LewisMJeffries visits the UK's National Lobster Hatchery to learn how they ensure future generations get a fighting chance for survival @PadstowLobster https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-news/the-national-lobster-hatchery-giving-lobsters-a-helping-hand
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World Turtle Day - highest UK turtle sightings for nine years
It's World Turtle Day! This year, the Marine Conservation Society reports the highest number of UK turtle sightings recorded for almost a decade, plus an important new Turtle Action Plan announced in Montserrat. #Worldturtleday #turtles @mcsuk https://divemagazine.com/scuba-diving-news/world-turtle-day-highest-uk-turtle-sightings-for-nine-years
Blue Grass - the seagrass meadows of Orkney
Seagrass is an exceptionally important marine ecosystem - a habitat and nursery for fish and crustaceans, and capable of more carbon sequestration than the rainforests. Lewis Jefferies & Dr Richard Lilley, co-founder of Project Seagrass, explain why Orkney's seagrass meadows are a striking model for blue carbon conservation
