Aquaculture Biodiversity Conservation Fisheries Human impacts Fisheries, Food and the Future As we approach 2021, the idea of "the future" seems closer than ever before. In a recent article, Cabral and…
Aquaculture Biological oceanography Biology Human impacts Methodology ocean engineering technology The Life of an Aquatic NOMAD: A Study of Macroalgae in the Pacific How can we better aquaculture? A team of Scientists in Seattle, Washington constructed a system for growing algae without a…
Biology Human impacts Pollution Do pesticides negatively affect moon jellyfish? Do pesticides negatively affect the polyp life stage of moon jellies? Evidence suggests no, at least for tested pesticides.
Physiology How to Stay Alive without Oxygen: Marine Mammals, Diving, and COVID-19 The unique deep diving ability of marine mammals may give researchers a clue into the damaging effects of COVID-19 on…
Biological oceanography Biology Ecology Fisheries Plastic Pollution Plastics and Colors and Fish, Oh My! Have you ever wondered what happens to the garbage that ends up in the ocean? Or about what just might…
Behavior Whistle While you Work (for Lunch): Dolphin Communication Techniques During Foraging Dolphin groups, or pods, need every member working together to communicate and find food. To do this, dolphins whistle to…
Pollution Human mercury pollution found at the deepest ocean For many decades, humans have been putting mercury into the ocean, contaminating big fish like tuna and swordfish. But we…
Fisheries No Time to Waste for U.S. Seafood Impacts of COVID-19 are rippling through U.S. seafood systems. Understanding those impacts is critical for directing aid. But typical research…
deep sea There are plenty more fish in the deep sea! The deep sea is far from desolate. In their latest research, Dr. Leitner et al. observe the most fish ever…
Coastal Management Plastic The plight of the mangrove Celine E.J. van Bijsterveldt, Bregje K. van Wesenbeeck, Sri Ramadhani, Olivier V. Raven, Fleur E. van Gool, Rudhi Pribadi, Tjeerd…
Methodology Outreach Science Communication Communication Woes: Are we speaking the same language? Scientists know communicating the significance of their findings is a huge part of their job. But what happens when the…
Behavior Surprising fin whale songs in Hawaii After sifting through thousands of hours of recordings, a team of naval researchers is bringing the previously hidden complexities of…
Microbiology Antarctic Sea Ice Feeds Microbes with a Surprising Ability By sampling seawater around Antarctica, a Japanese research team has discovered microorganisms that can transform nitrogen gas into more biologically…
Conservation Drowning in bad news about the ocean? Cheer up with these uplifting stories! Bad news fatigue is real, and a strategy called ocean optimism means to tackle it. These success stories of victories…
Sea Ice Open ocean polynyas: How these holes in the ice mysteriously appear For decades now scientists have been fascinated by polynyas, holes that appear in the polar sea ice whose causes are…
Coastal Management To fish or to dive?: A case study of fisher and diver perceptions of coral reef management This week is #BlackInMarineScience week and here at Oceanbites we’re featuring the work of Black scientists all week long! Today’s…
Coastal Management Of rain and reefs: Future downpours in French Polynesia could change the coast In many ways, coral reefs are the Goldilocks of the ocean. But as climate change shifts conditions near many of…
Aquaculture Biogeochemistry Conservation Ecology Harmful Algal Bloom Human impacts Oysters Restoration Eutrophication in the Chesapeake Bay This post is in support of #BlackInMarineScience week highlighting Black scientists who have contributed to and are currently working in…
Biogeochemistry Pollution Mercurial fish: Climate change and temperature could change how much mercury you’re eating Dr. Amina Schartup’s research focuses on many important issues to both marine and human health, including methylmercury concentration in fish.…