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Category: Biological oceanography

As Elusive as a Cheshire Cat : Phytoplankton vs. Marine Viruses
Biological oceanography

As Elusive as a Cheshire Cat : Phytoplankton vs. Marine Viruses

Phytoplankton escape infection by marine viruses by becoming invisible to them using a new tactic: the “Cheshire Cat” strategy.
May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Neeharika Verma
Some ~don’t~ like it hot: Ocean warming is bad for pelagic animals
Biological oceanography Climate Change

Some ~don’t~ like it hot: Ocean warming is bad for pelagic animals

Global ocean warming is predicted to have negative impacts on ocean animals living in the middle of the food web.
November 21, 2022November 16, 2022 Hannah Collins
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marine Snow
Biological oceanography

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marine Snow

Did you know that it snows in the ocean? How tiny ocean particles impact Earth’s climate.
May 6, 2022May 9, 2022 Tricia Thibodeau
How do symbiotic relationships with bacteria help snails adapt to the deep sea?
Biological oceanography deep sea Genetics

How do symbiotic relationships with bacteria help snails adapt to the deep sea?

Deep-sea snails obtain bacterial symbionts from the surrounding environment, allowing them to survive in harsh environments
April 22, 2022April 21, 2022 Hannah Collins
S’not your typical carbon capture
Biological oceanography

S’not your typical carbon capture

This mucus-making microbe deploys a snotty strategy for cycling carbon in the ocean. Reference: Larsson, M.E., Bramucci, A.R., Collins, S.…
April 19, 2022April 12, 2022 Fayth Tan
Ocean time series brings new, unexpected insights into ocean carbon export
Biological oceanography

Ocean time series brings new, unexpected insights into ocean carbon export

Analysis of a 30-year ocean time series reveals that carbon export to the deep ocean is maintained despite warming waters
April 11, 2022April 12, 2022 Tricia Thibodeau
Forest fires: Can oceans help?
Atmospheric Science Biogeochemistry Biological oceanography

Forest fires: Can oceans help?

In a recent study, it was found that the aerosols released from recent Australian forest fires (September 2019-March 2020) fertilized…
February 18, 2022 Saumya Silori
Lighting up the Polar Night
Biological oceanography

Lighting up the Polar Night

The northern lights aren't the only natural phenomenon lighting up the night in the Polar North.
January 13, 2022January 12, 2022 Ashley Mickens
Deep-dwellers of the sea affected by clouds in the sky
Biological oceanography

Deep-dwellers of the sea affected by clouds in the sky

Plankton and fish daily vertical migrations are affected by cloud shadows, a previously undescribed phenomenon.
December 17, 2021December 27, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
Measurements of zooplankton breathing, pooping & peeing? Oh my!
Biological oceanography

Measurements of zooplankton breathing, pooping & peeing? Oh my!

While tiny in nature, zooplankton are important in regulating carbon in the ocean. Read on to learn how!
November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
Are Diseases in Ocean Ecosystems Increasing?
Biodiversity Biological oceanography Biology Human impacts Plastic Science Communication

Are Diseases in Ocean Ecosystems Increasing?

Citation: Ward JR, Lafferty KD (2004) The Elusive Baseline of Marine Disease: Are Diseases in Ocean Ecosystems Increasing? PLoS Biol…
August 23, 2021August 30, 2021 Krti Tallam
An unexpected source of deep-sea iron in the Southern Ocean fuels life at the ocean’s surface
Biogeochemistry Biological oceanography Biology deep sea Physical oceanography Remote Sensing

An unexpected source of deep-sea iron in the Southern Ocean fuels life at the ocean’s surface

The cold, dark Southern Ocean makes it difficult for phytoplankton, the plants of the sea, to get the resources they…
July 12, 2021July 13, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
Like Parent, Like Offspring: Fish Inherit Changes in DNA Methylation
Biochemistry Biological oceanography Genetics Hazards

Like Parent, Like Offspring: Fish Inherit Changes in DNA Methylation

How do animals respond to these environmental changes? How can they make sure their offspring will survive these conditions too?…
June 16, 2021 Daniel Speer
Size matters: The power of particles in determining ocean color
Biological oceanography ocean engineering Remote Sensing technology

Size matters: The power of particles in determining ocean color

Ever wonder why the ocean is blue, or why ocean color changes? New research published by a team of scientists…
May 27, 2021June 1, 2021 Tricia Thibodeau
Shedding new light: insights into earth’s largest mass migration event
Biological oceanography

Shedding new light: insights into earth’s largest mass migration event

Researchers based out of Florida use new methods to show that plankton may be a bigger contributor to the world’s…
May 10, 2021July 7, 2021 Gabrielle Stedman
Will dead corals help reefs recover from disturbances?
Biological oceanography Coastal Management Conservation Coral

Will dead corals help reefs recover from disturbances?

This is a guest post by Kelly Wong. Kelly is a current Master’s student at California Sate University, Northridge in…
March 30, 2021 Diana Fontaine
Living Life to the Fullest: Enzyme Activity of Two African Mussel Species
Biochemistry Biological oceanography Chemistry Human impacts Physiology Pollution

Living Life to the Fullest: Enzyme Activity of Two African Mussel Species

Every day, our body performs a plethora of activities. We breathe, exercise, eat food, think, and socialize. Behind all of…
March 29, 2021 Daniel Speer
The Circle of Life: Understanding Lionfish Life Cycles
Biodiversity Biological oceanography Biology Climate Change Coastal Management Conservation Ecology Fisheries Invasive Species

The Circle of Life: Understanding Lionfish Life Cycles

We know who's the king of the jungle, but who's the king of the reef? Lionfish may look cool, but…
March 23, 2021March 22, 2021 Ashley Mickens
Microbes pull nitrogen out of air to feed the warming oceans
Biological oceanography Climate Change

Microbes pull nitrogen out of air to feed the warming oceans

Some ocean microbes can take nitrogen gas from the air and convert it to different forms that can be used…
March 11, 2021March 10, 2021 Jiwoon Park
A View from Above: Determining Protein Concentration in Phytoplankton by Satellites
Biochemistry Biological oceanography Physiology Remote Sensing

A View from Above: Determining Protein Concentration in Phytoplankton by Satellites

Every animal needs their essential nutrients to survive. If an animal eats phytoplankton, how do they know how much of…
March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Daniel Speer

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