December 2, 2012

Editorial discusses role of the internet in drawing attention to plight of marine species. Articles include one detailing the vampire squid and another documenting competitive feeding behavior between a Dogfish Shark and a seal in Vancouver BC, Canada. An article covers whether orcas in captivity have increased vulnerability to mosquito transmitted viruses. An article on a photographic assessment of skin disorders in whales and dolphins off coast Iceland. Detailed article that describes how to conduct biomedical health assessments in wild manatee and using this as teaching tool.