Category: Biology
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!
Biology
Phytoplankton are experts at adjusting themselves to changing temperatures
Learn about how quickly phytoplankton can survive frequent changes between high and low ocean temperatures!
Biology
Massive icefish breeding colony discovered in Antarctica
Scientists on an Antarctic research expedition unexpectedly discovered an icefish nesting ground that appears to be the largest known fish…
Biology
A “super simple” approach to immunity
This super simple animal has immune cells. What does it mean for biology? References: Mayorova, T.D., Hammar, K., Jung, J.H.…
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.
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…