Cetaceans ID Guide

Cetaceans of Bay of Bengal

Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises Bryde’s Whale Family: Balaenopteridae Genus: Balaenoptera Species: B. edeni Lesson, 1828 Taxonomic Note: Some researchers recognize a similar animal for which they have given a separate species identification as Omura’s whale (B alaenoptera omura ). Confirmation of this is speculative and if globally recognized, a separate species page will be added. Bryde’s whales (often pronounced “brudas”) inhabit the tropical and subtropical oceans of the world and are naturally not as numerous as other rorqual species because food is less abundant in tropical waters. They are often confused with sei whales, but can be distinguished by the three prominent ridges present on their head. If close-up inspection is possible, the coarse gray baleen and ventral throat pleats extending to or beyond the navel are additional characteristics that identify Bryde’s whales. These whales are rather solitary in their habits, usually keepin...

Sea Turtle Monitoring & Conservation

Sea Turtle Monitoring & Conservation Marine turtles are significant bio-indicators of the world ocean environment. Saving these magnificent animal we can infact protect our ocean life. They are reptilian, ancient and distinctive part of the marine biodiversity evolved more the 150 million years before. Roaming around the worlds ocean marine turtles have existed since their giant land turtle ancestors returned to the sea sometime during the age of dinosaurs. Scientists recognize 7 living species of sea turtles under 6 genera like Olive ridley ( Lepidochelys olivacea ), Green turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), Loggerhead ( Caretta caretta ), Leatherback ( Dermochelys coriacea ), Hawksbill ( Eretmochelys imbricata ), Kemp's ridley ( Lepidochelys kempii ), Flatback ( Natator depressa ). Each marine turtle has deferent characteristic. The distinctive race of the eastern pacific green turtle is refereed to as the Black turtle should be green turtle subspecies (Chelonia mydas ...

Sat-based tech to save coral reefs

Could satellite-based technology save coral reefs? 03.24.2021 / Posted in Science News Could satellite imagery save coral reefs? Scientists are working to find out. Photo by Ishan @seefromthesky on Unsplash. Atlases and maps are helpful for planning trips and exploring geography, but researchers believe they may also serve another, more important purpose: Identifying priority coral reef conservation areas. With a new three-year $300,000 grant from Lyda Hill Philanthropies , the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) and partners can begin to test their hypothesis that satellite-based imagery and high-tech maps of the world’s coral reefs can help inform conservation decision-making processes and actions. More specifically, researchers will use maps to remotely investigate and identify coral reefs that are in locations with high levels of habitat and thermal diversity, characteristics that help the corals adapt to rising ocean temperatures and other impacts...

Tropical Marinelife Center

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