Coral Human impacts
Researchers Make a Break-Through on Coral-Friendly Sunscreen
As the days get longer and we long for warmer weather, scientists are busy developing eco-friendly sunscreen.
Climate Change
How do small animals impact Earth’s climate?
Vertical migrations of zooplankton transport millions of tons of carbon each year.
Pollution
A century-long record of mercury contamination in seabirds
Seabird feathers can tell us how serious mercury pollution in the ocean is.
deep sea Parasitism Seagrass
The deep, mysterious ocean: microbes beneath the ocean’s surface
Graham Olivia J., Stephens Tiffany, Rappazzo Brendan, Klohmann Corinne, Dayal Sukanya, Adamczyk Emily M., Olson Angeleen, Hessing-Lewis Margot, Eisenlord Morgan,…
deep sea Human impacts Plastic
Lebensspuren and müllspuren – the way trash is changing the sea floor
Artifacts from the deepest parts of earth are being shaped - literally - by plastic bags
Behavior
Home is where the color is: Anemonefishes prefer unbleached sea anemones
How do fish respond to bleached sea anemones?
Outreach
Celebrating Black History Month
This post celebrates Black History Month by showcasing some amazing Black scientists as well as organizations focused on providing opportunities…
Chemistry Paleoceanography
Where do diatoms hide their silver?
Where would you hide your silver? Diatoms like to hide their silver in their squishy insides.
Microbiology Plastic
Can we use bacteria to help clean up plastic in the ocean?
A "microbiosphere" could be engineered to introduce plastic-degrading bacteria to marine plastic pollution, but many questions still remain.
Coastal Management
Are seagrasses our climate change superheroes?
Researchers use satellite data to assess the carbon sequestration potential of seagrass beds in the Bahamas
Microbiology
What controls a sea anemone’s microbiome?
Scientists explore the influence of geography and genetics on bacterial symbiont communities
Sea-level Rise
Sea Level, Tides, and Coastal Flooding
Are areas with larger tidal ranges more likely to flood?
deep sea Ocean Exploration
Growing Up in an Ever-Warming Sauna
The deep-sea is warming like the rest of the world. What does this mean for the fish that live there?
Climate Change Ocean Acidification Oysters
Are Pacific Oysters ready for the heat?
How are adult and larval oysters sensitive to ocean acidification and warming?
Invasive Species
A Timely Tool for the Race Against Sun Corals
How Brazilian researchers are racing the clock to fight the invasion of sun corals and globalization with digital tools.
Biology
Exploring the cell types of the European squid
Scientists use cutting-edge technology to learn about the cell biology of cephalopods.
Atmospheric Science
The Indian Ocean dipole, the African continent south of the equator, and rainfall: making sense of it all
Ibebuchi, C. C., 2023: Circulation patterns linked to the positive sub-tropical Indian Ocean dipole. Adv. Atmos. Sci., 40(1), 110−128,…
Ecology
One s(hell) of an issue
One of the largest bivalves in the world and its survival struggle: a majestic fight
Sea-level Rise
The Lesser Explored Connection Between Storm Surge and Sea-Level Rise
Coastal flood risk is usually determined according to mean sea-level. However, changes in storminess can also impact coastal flooding.