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Author: Elena Gadoutsis

I have always been happiest in nature - exploring forests, traveling to the ocean, or working with wildlife. After obtaining my MSc in Marine Environmental Management at the University of York, I have worked in conservation and marine science around the world. I have a special affinity for corals, cuttlefish, and cetaceans.

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. - Jacques Cousteau

Could sharks and rays be headed for a global extinction?
Biology

Could sharks and rays be headed for a global extinction?

A new study finds that over one-third of sharks and rays are threatened and may be at risk of extinction.
November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 Elena Gadoutsis
Girl Power? How Birth Control Is Changing Our Waters
Toxicology

Girl Power? How Birth Control Is Changing Our Waters

Fish populations are becoming more and more female dominated. Read on to see how this phenomenon is linked to us.
September 10, 2021September 7, 2021 Elena Gadoutsis
Fish Outta Water
Behavior

Fish Outta Water

Did you know, some fish can live in both water and land habitats? These amphibious fish are smarter than they…
August 12, 2021July 27, 2021 Elena Gadoutsis
Seahorses Have The Ultimate ‘Dad Bod’
Evolution

Seahorses Have The Ultimate ‘Dad Bod’

Did you know that male seahorses become pregnant? Read on to find out more on this unique feature and how…
July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Elena Gadoutsis
The Natural GPS Ability of Sharks
Behavior

The Natural GPS Ability of Sharks

How are sharks able to migrate so precisely across long-distances in the ocean? This question has long puzzled scientists. New…
May 14, 2021July 27, 2021 Elena Gadoutsis
Cuttlefish Pass Intelligence Test by Resisting Temptation
Behavior

Cuttlefish Pass Intelligence Test by Resisting Temptation

New research finds that cuttlefish display human-like intelligence characteristics. Something called delayed gratification, like avoiding that box of cookies while…
April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 Elena Gadoutsis
The Regenerative Power of Whale Sharks
Conservation

The Regenerative Power of Whale Sharks

How fast can a whale shark heal from a wound? For the first time, researchers look deeper at the healing…
March 16, 2021March 15, 2021 Elena Gadoutsis
Ocean Noise: The Sounds of Loudness
Human impacts

Ocean Noise: The Sounds of Loudness

Below the surface, the oceans are getting louder. Will this have an impact on our marine animals? A group of…
February 17, 2021February 15, 2021 Elena Gadoutsis
Seafood Fraud: Is that Fish Really a Fish?
Fisheries

Seafood Fraud: Is that Fish Really a Fish?

That fish you’re grabbing for dinner may actually be mislabelled. Seafood fraud is more common than you think. In a…
January 21, 2021January 20, 2021 Elena Gadoutsis
How to Stay Alive without Oxygen: Marine Mammals, Diving, and COVID-19
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…
December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Elena Gadoutsis
Surf’s Up: Suckerfish Have a Whale of a Time
Behavior

Surf’s Up: Suckerfish Have a Whale of a Time

Remoras use the powerful suctioning organ on their heads to attach to different animals. For the first time scientists reveal…
November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Elena Gadoutsis
Life in Plastic: 14 Million Tonnes of Microplastics Likely on Sea Floor
Plastic

Life in Plastic: 14 Million Tonnes of Microplastics Likely on Sea Floor

The deep-sea floor has always fascinated scientists and ocean lovers alike with its mystery and wonder. For the first time…
October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Elena Gadoutsis
Bowhead Whales Threatened by a ‘Killer’
Behavior

Bowhead Whales Threatened by a ‘Killer’

The Arctic is experiencing dramatic changes in sea ice. How will this warming affect the marine life? Scientists find there…
September 25, 2020October 20, 2020 Elena Gadoutsis
Is There Plastic in Paradise?
Plastic

Is There Plastic in Paradise?

Tropical islands like the Maldives have always been viewed as untouched paradises for most people, but what lies beneath the…
August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Elena Gadoutsis
Life of the Party: Dolphin Personalities and Social Structures
Behavior

Life of the Party: Dolphin Personalities and Social Structures

Are you more of a life of the party type person or a wallflower reserved type? Did you ever think…
July 29, 2020October 20, 2020 Elena Gadoutsis
In an Uncertain Future, How Might Corals Survive?
Coral

In an Uncertain Future, How Might Corals Survive?

Scleractinian corals form the framework for reef ecosystems but are increasingly threatened. By looking at the coral fossil record, scientists…
June 29, 2020October 20, 2020 Elena Gadoutsis

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