Biology
Growing Pains for the Groovebelly Stingray
Scientists assess the growth and age of groovebelly stingrays along the southeast coast of Brazil.
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Biology
Farther, Longer and More Free: Lessons from the world’s largest beach survey program
Reviewing a decade of monitoring the Brazilian coastline.
Behavior Biology Ecology
“Fishy” changes to seal diet over time…
Fish ear bones can be used to study seal diet... and looking at seal diet changes over time can, in…
Biology Physiology
Built for bubble netting: how humpback whale body shape helps them hunt
Ever wondered what the reason why humpback whales may have such very long fins? This new study may have the…
Genetics
Anglerfish, Frogfish, Batfish (and more), Oh My!
Frogfish, anglerfish, batfish, and their cousins!.. Or... Siblings..?!
Biology Coral
Deep thoughts: Can deep-water corals help shallow coral reefs?
Sturm, Alexis B., et al. “Does depth divide? Variable genetic connectivity patterns among shallow and mesophotic Montastraea cavernosa coral populations…
Genetics
Name that Octopus!
Nobody knows what octopus species are caught in the South Australian fishery.
Genetics
Beyond X and Y: Fish have different methods of sex determination
Biologists try to untangle the complicated genetic basis of sex in rockfish
Biology Genetics
Deep-sea bug genetics 101
Critters in the deepest parts of the ocean form isolated populations even over short distances.
Biology
Exploring the cell types of the European squid
Scientists use cutting-edge technology to learn about the cell biology of cephalopods.
Biology
Playing dress-up with crabs
Some crabs enjoy attaching material to their carapaces to decorate themselves – what are the mechanisms at play?
Biology
Spongebob used solar power before it was cool
Humans aren't the only animals who can harness solar power. These sponges supplement their diet with photosynthesis!
Biology
Some like it hot: environment and symbiosis influence coral heat tolerance
Why do some corals do better in warm water than others?
Biology
A Conundrum of Global Marine Crustacean Diseases: Bitter Crab Disease
Stentiford GD, Shields JD. A review of the parasitic dinoflagellates Hematodinium species and Hematodinium-like infections in marine crustaceans. Dis Aquat…
Biology
Inside the Mind of An Octopus!
Why are octopuses so smart? This paper looks at some of the molecular machinery involved.
Genetics
The Gene That Stings You
Scientists from Cornell University demonstrate that a single genetic on/off switch controls the emergence of stinging cells in Cnidarians.
Genetics
Evolution in Action for Diatoms in the Baltic Sea
A species of marine algae is adapting to freshwater areas of the Baltic 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
Biology
Can octopuses see with their skin?
Octopuses can sense light with their skin and this ties directly into their ability to change colors!