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- 1Sharks return to reef in surprise recovery milestone●I ask Jenkins what the most surprising type of sea life to return to the reef has been. He mentions the men in the grey
Ecologist Jenkins says juvenile whitetip sharks were the most unexpected species to come back to the reef, calling their return a great surprise. Larger sharks are now seen swimming around day and night, a sign that rewilding and protection efforts are allowing top predators to re-establish in recovering waters.
- 2Predator chemical cues may warn of toxic algal blooms▼Ocean predator chemical cues could provide early warnings for toxic algal blooms
New research suggests chemical cues released by ocean predators could act as early warning signals for toxic algal blooms. By detecting these cues, scientists may be able to anticipate harmful blooms before they spread, giving coastal communities and fisheries more time to respond. The finding could improve monitoring of events that threaten marine life, seafood safety and coastal economies.
- 3Scientists Build Sea Monster Controlled by Joysticks●This Real-Life Sea Monster is Controlled by Joysticks https://nautil.us/this-real-life-sea-monster-is-controlled-by-joys
A Nautilus article describes a real-life sea-monster-like robotic creature that operators control with joysticks. The machine, covered in the outlet's science and zoology sections, is drawing attention for its unusual combination of an ocean-predator design and hands-on manual controls, with readers sharing the story as a striking example of robotics inspired by marine life.