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An animal with a superpower — it can fuse with another and become one

10:30am October 08, 2024

Researchers found that two individuals of a type of comb jelly can fuse and become one with a shared nervous system and digestive system — which has implications for animal regeneration and immune systems.

Scientists are concerned the seismic activity could harm animals such as humpback whales.

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Environment

Trump Administration Says Companies Can 'Incidentally Harass' Marine Mammals

5:08pm November 30, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

It's a decision opposed by environmental groups, who say the blasts could harm marine animals, and some coastal communities, who fear it could be a precursor to offshore drilling.

Humpback whales are among the animals that could be affected by seismic surveys for oil and gas.

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Science
Environment

Seismic Surveys Planned Off U.S. Coast Pose Risk To Marine Life

4:49pm February 19, 2018

by Christopher Joyce

The Trump administration could give companies permission to set off sonic explosions to explore for oil and gas deposits. Scientists say this could seriously harm marine life.

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