Ecology 100 Years of California Kelp How have kelp forests along the California coast changed over the last century and why?
Climate Change Ecology Where there’s a (Gray) whale, there’s an Orca Voracious Orcas are affecting the population dynamics of Gray whales migrating to their feeding grounds.
deep sea Ecology Seascapes of the Deep Sea Defining the boundaries of an ecosystem is challenging in the deep sea, but crucial for protecting them.
Behavior Ecology Plenty of Fish in the OMZ Ideal hunting grounds for swordfish and sailfish in the world’s largest oxygen minimum zone (OMZ)!
Ecology Researchers refute hypothesis that schools of baitfish travel alongside whale sharks for protection from predators Video footage shows trevally attacking and feeding on baitfishes
Behavior Ecology Look Ma, No Eyes! : Sponge Larval Dispersal and Settlement How do sponge larvae use light to navigate the ocean when they don’t even have eyes?
Coral Ecology Everyone poops: How fish poop impacts coral Like all animals on earth, fish poop. But how does that affect coral?
Ecology Invaders of the deep: Controlling mesophotic lionfish populations in Bermuda Can we successfully target deep lionfish populations?
Ecology One s(hell) of an issue One of the largest bivalves in the world and its survival struggle: a majestic fight
Ecology Two species, both alike in dignity Two species of zooplankton—one from the Arctic, and the other from the North Atlantic—have surprisingly similar distributions in Arctic fjords
Ecology What does the Amazon Rainforest and the deep ocean have in common? Cutting down trees in the Amazon affects more than just land animals. What does it mean for the deep ocean?
Ecology The function of life Marine vertebrates have different functions in reef ecosystems – what would happen if they disappeared?
Ecology Seeing the sea to be able to eat Eating with your eyes first is something seabirds also do – but climate change is making this more difficult.
Ecology A zooplankton’s perspective on circadian behavior Scientists explore how zooplankton perceive light when they migrate throughout the day.
Coastal Management Ecology It takes two: Eelgrass and clams reduce erosion in coastal environments How do benthic communities help stabilize the sediment and prevent erosion?
Ecology Baby zooplankton are surprisingly common in the Arctic winter It’s hard to grow up during the polar night—but a lot of zooplankton do it anyway!
Ecology Has eelgrass already adapted to warmer waters? A study of eelgrass adaptive capacity indicates that they may be resilient to rising ocean temperatures.
Ecology Diatom Dialogue Reference: Font-Muñoz, J. S., Sourisseau, M., Cohen-Sánchez, A., Tuval, I., & Basterretxea, G. (2021). Pelagic diatoms communicate through synchronized beacon…
Ecology Fish in the Forests of Japan: How dense tree cover can boost the health of estuarine ecosystems. We all know how important trees are for maintaining healthy terrestrial ecosystems - but how do they impact marine environments?
Ecology Feasting whales fuel ocean ecosystems Baleen whales eat a lot. Can their appetites help marine ecosystems recover from overfishing?