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.
Category: Biological oceanography
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
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.…
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
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…
Biological oceanography
Lighting up the Polar Night
The northern lights aren't the only natural phenomenon lighting up the night in the Polar North.
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.
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!
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Biological oceanography Outreach
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Marine Scientists
Since Black History month is drawing to a close, here's a post celebrating two of the first Black marine scientists.
Biodiversity Biological oceanography Climate Change Ecology
The New Mollusk on the Block
Have you ever wondered about how marine animals travel to a new place, you know, when they can’t swim there?…