In a study in the journal Science, McKnight and his colleagues report they may have found the answer: Seals can directly ...

Humans can't sense their own oxygen levels, but seals can, and it makes diving longer and safer.

What do elite Navy SEALS, world-class free-divers, and marine mammals have in common? They all push the limits of breath-hold endurance—yet only one group evolved with the right warning system to ...

Within the framework of its actions for the protection of the environment and promotion of the marine ecosystem and natural ...

Marine mammals can hold their breath for extended periods underwater; the question is, how do they know when it's time to resurface?

As seals dive more frequently—and for longer—than humans do, the range of carbon dioxide in their bodies varies more widely.

Southern elephant seals are the 'canary in the coal mine' for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may react to future climate change and human impact, new research shows.

Rhythmic clicks, grunts and roars fill the Año Nuevo Island Reserve in California, home to a large breeding colony of ...

Meredith Village Savings Bank donated $7,500 to the Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals scheduled for April 19 to help the ...

The growing sophistication of counterfeit goods poses significant challenges to industries worldwide, threatening consumer ...