http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Marine biology) en-us Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:23:00 -0800 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/flipper-frenzy-rare-dolphin-stampede-spotted?start=0 Whale watchers off southern California found themselves in the middle of the amazing spectacle of a dolphin stampede, with up to a thousand of the marine mammals suddenly dashing forward at top speed. It's not clear what prompted the extremely rare behavior, which could be seen from miles away.<br /> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:23:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/flipper-frenzy-rare-dolphin-stampede-spotted Dolphin, Marine mammal, Pacific Ocean, Marine biology, United States, Southern California, Slate Whale watchers off southern California found themselves in the middle of the amazing spectacle of a dolphin stampede, with up to a thousand of the marine mammals suddenly dashing forward at top speed. It's not clear what prompted the extremely rare behavior, which could be seen from miles away. http://news.linktv.org/videos/worlds-rarest-whale-seen-for-first-time?start=0 A pair of whales from a species so rare it was previously known only from skull fragments were found washed up on a beach in New Zealand. The spade-toothed beaked whale, believed to be an exceptionally deep diver that dwells in the South Pacific, was identified through DNA analysis.<br /> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:32:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/worlds-rarest-whale-seen-for-first-time Marine biology, Pacific Ocean, Marine mammal, Rare species, New Zealand, Newsy A pair of whales from a species so rare it was previously known only from skull fragments were found washed up on a beach in New Zealand. The spade-toothed beaked whale, believed to be an exceptionally deep diver that dwells in the South Pacific, was identified through DNA analysis. http://news.linktv.org/videos/exposing-the-maritime-waste-oil-epidemic?start=0 Between 70-210 million gallons of waste oil are illegally dumped at sea by commercial ships each year. This Earth Focus special report exposes the impact that this dumping has on marine life and the entire ecosystem. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/exposing-the-maritime-waste-oil-epidemic Waste oil, Marine pollution, Environment, Oil spill, Sea otter, Earth, Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, Marine mammal, Oil, Marine biology Between 70-210 million gallons of waste oil are illegally dumped at sea by commercial ships each year. In fish, marine oil pollution is linked to cancers, tumors, reduced growth rates, genetic side effects, and death. It is also toxic to seabirds and marine mammals including whales, sea otters, and dolphins. The new film "Oil in Our Waters" exposes this practice. Film director Micah Fink shares his findings with Earth Focus and explains new ways citizens can now help stop illegal oil dumping. An Earth Focus special report produced in collaboration with Common Good Productions and the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting. http://news.linktv.org/videos/scientists-discover-rainforest-of-life-under-arctic-sea-ice?start=0 Scientists have made a discovery in the Arctic Ocean as dramatic and unexpected as finding a rainforest in the middle of a desert: a massive phytoplankton bloom that makes these waters richer in microscopic marine plants than any other ocean region Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:25:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/scientists-discover-rainforest-of-life-under-arctic-sea-ice Arctic Ocean, Phytoplankton, Sea ice, Chukchi Sea, NASA, Marine biology, Climate change, Environment, Futurity Scientists have made a biological discovery in Arctic Ocean waters as dramatic and unexpected as finding a rainforest in the middle of a desert. A NASA-sponsored expedition investigating the effects of climate change on Arctic waters punched through three-foot thick sea ice to find the massive phytoplankton bloom. It makes these waters richer in microscopic marine plants -- essential to all sea life -- than any other ocean region http://news.linktv.org/videos/earth-focus-oceans-turning-the-tide?start=0 Renowned oceanographer, explorer, and author Dr. Sylvia Earle, shares her insights with Earth Focus, and a new book "The Atlas of Coasts and Oceans" shows the challenges our oceans and coasts are facing. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:30:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/earth-focus-oceans-turning-the-tide Ocean, Marine conservation, Overfishing, Seafood, Marine biology, Sustainable seafood, North Pacific Subtropical Gyre, Marine dead zones, Fish farming, Oceana Renowned oceanographer, explorer, and author Dr. Sylvia Earle, shares her insights with Earth Focus, and a new book "The Atlas of Coasts and Oceans" shows the challenges our oceans and coasts are facing. http://news.linktv.org/videos/earth-focus-oceans-turning-the-tide?start=722 Our life depends on the oceans, and they're under threat. A new book "The Atlas of Coasts and Oceans" tells why. One out of three fish sold in the US may be mislabeled; it's called seafood fraud and a new campaign aims to stop it. Then, the film "Bag It" looks at how plastic kills marine life. Plus a look at research into how vegetarian fish may be the future of seafood. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:30:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/earth-focus-oceans-turning-the-tide Ocean, Marine conservation, Overfishing, Seafood, Marine biology, Sustainable seafood, North Pacific Subtropical Gyre, Marine dead zones, Fish farming, Oceana Suzan Beraza, director of the film "Bag It" is interviewed by Earth Focus correspondent Miles Benson about the impact of plastics on our lives and the environment. "Bag It" looks at where plastics go when we're done with them and why they can be toxic.